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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For Black women especially, the path to motherhood is well-documented on how disparities in healthcare quality and access impact us.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
The history of how the U.S. incarcerated more than 120,000 people of Japanese descent — most of them U.S. citizens like Ochi’s parents — during World War II is well-documented in museums and archives.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
Women’s reluctance to compete has been well-documented.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
While Colorado’s offensive struggles so far have been well-documented, the club’s defense hasn’t been much better.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
The history of how the U.S. incarcerated more than 120,000 people of Japanese descent — most of them U.S. citizens like Ochi’s parents — during World War II is well-documented in museums and archives.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
Women’s reluctance to compete has been well-documented.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
While Colorado’s offensive struggles so far have been well-documented, the club’s defense hasn’t been much better.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 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 4 May. 2025.
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