well-documented
adjective
—used to describe something that is known about or known to be true because there are many documents that describe it, prove it, etc.
a well-documented fact
That part of her life is not well-documented.
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Raul A. Reyes, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2025
The benefits of music education for kids have been well-documented.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 4 Nov. 2025
Reports of aggressive owls are well-documented and longstanding.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 3 Nov. 2025
Problems with the aid culture are well-documented.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for well-documented
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“Well-documented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-documented. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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