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documented

documented

3.7
Proved by written or official papers
  • adjective
  • /ˈdɒkjʊˌmɛntɪd/
translation icon : documentado
  • It's nice to have it physically documented for me to look back on in the future.

It is a staying close to the customer is a well documented obsession of mine.

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Examples

  • The research findings are well documented in the official report, which includes all relevant data.

  • But her family tree was rather better documented than mine.

  • Now this is all documented psychiatric stuff.

  • That everything I'm saying is thoroughly documented on the Internet.

  • The reason I think that is that coal has hugely well documented health effects.

  • Her contribution to the project was thoroughly documented in several official newsletters.

  • The historic events were carefully documented, providing valuable evidence for future studies.

Synonyms

in the books
vsdocumented
11 4.8

Officially finished and recorded, for example a deal or decision

is proven by written evidence not only by formal entry
verified
vsdocumented
1 3.9

Shown to be true or correct after checking

depends on written proof or official records rather than only checks
referenced
vsdocumented
  • Formal
4.9

A text with notes that show where information comes from

is supported specifically by official written records
attested
vsdocumented
6.0

Proven to be real by official records or clear evidence

is supported by written documents rather than solely by confirmation
evidenced
vsdocumented
  • Formal
4.8

Shown by facts or proof

relies specifically on written or official documentary support
established
vsdocumented
4.2

Known and accepted because it has existed for a long time

requires explicit written evidence or official records, not just long acceptance

Antonyms

99 6.2

A person who has no official papers to live or work in a country

How Supported

documented
3.7
reported
  • Formal
3.0
unsupported
9 5.0

Surface Forms

documented positive

Morphology

documented = document (transparent) = document + ed

Formed as the regular past-participial/adjectival '-ed' of the verb 'document', so the meaning 'supported by written evidence' is directly derived.

Etymology

Documented comes from the word document, a name for a written paper that 'shows' or 'proves' something. So when something is documented, it is supported or proven by papers or official records.