well-documented
UK: ˌwel ˈdɒkjʊmentɪd | US: ˌwel ˈdɑːkjəmentɪd
adj. thoroughly recorded or supported by evidence
adj. widely acknowledged or verified
The word combines "well," an Old English adverb meaning "thoroughly," with "document," from Latin "documentum" (proof or evidence), and the suffix "-ed," forming a compound adjective. The term emerged in the 19th century to describe information or facts that are rigorously recorded or substantiated, reflecting a logical progression from literal documentation to figurative reliability.
The study's findings are well-documented and peer-reviewed.
Her contributions to the project are well-documented in the archives.
The risks of smoking are well-documented by medical research.
The historical event is well-documented in primary sources.
The software's flaws are well-documented in user reports.