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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Hilton also noted that this pattern is well-documented.
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Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Our love for Quince is well-documented, and the brand has a surprisingly robust throw pillow selection that ranges from cozy cashmere to airy linen fabric and even meanders into wildcard textiles like alpaca and suede.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
The Padres’ payroll concerns are well-documented.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
In making their decision, the panelists discussed a number of fringe ideas that aren’t supported by scientific evidence, including claims that injuries caused by Covid vaccines aren’t well-documented and that the shots can lead to cancer or birth defects.
—Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 13 Jan. 2026
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Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Our love for Quince is well-documented, and the brand has a surprisingly robust throw pillow selection that ranges from cozy cashmere to airy linen fabric and even meanders into wildcard textiles like alpaca and suede.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
The Padres’ payroll concerns are well-documented.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
In making their decision, the panelists discussed a number of fringe ideas that aren’t supported by scientific evidence, including claims that injuries caused by Covid vaccines aren’t well-documented and that the shots can lead to cancer or birth defects.
—Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 13 Jan. 2026
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 28 Jan. 2026.
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