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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The mental health benefits of being by water are well-documented. Daisy Jones, Vogue, 15 July 2025 Use tools like Slack and shared docs to reduce meeting load while keeping communication clear and decisions well-documented. Sandeep Jha, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 Her close bond with the 90210 family was well-documented, from red carpet appearances and several photo shoots over the years. Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 13 July 2025 But his derision toward Latino classmates is well-documented — in his own words. Los Angeles Times, 9 July 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 18 Jul. 2025.

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