Documented
'dɒkjʊmɛntɪd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo record information or evidence about something; to provide official proof.
'dɒkjʊmɛnt
To record (something) in written or other form.
The historian meticulously documented the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're writing a report. When you *document* something, you're making a record of it, like writing down what happened, what you saw, or what you did. It's like taking notes to keep track of things.
👶 For kids: To write down or show proof of something, like taking a picture or making notes to remember what happened.
More Examples
Researchers documented the impact of the new policy on local communities.
She carefully documented all of her expenses for the trip.
How It's Used
"The journalist documented the events as they unfolded."
"Scientists documented the effects of climate change."
"The lawyer documented all witness testimonies."
Supported or established by documents; based on or supported by evidence.
'dɒkjʊmɛntɪd
Recorded in or supported by documents; supported by evidence.
The company had a documented history of successful projects.
💡 Simply: If something is *documented*, it means there's proof of it! Like, if you have a receipt for something you bought, it's documented evidence that you made that purchase. It's not just a guess; it's confirmed.
👶 For kids: Something that has proof, like a drawing that shows you did your homework.
More Examples
The research findings were based on documented observations.
The claim was backed by documented proof and sources.
How It's Used
"Documented historical events provide valuable insight."
"The documented evidence presented in court was conclusive."
"Documented financial transactions are essential for auditing purposes."
From Middle French documenter, from Latin documentum ('lesson, proof, evidence'), from docere ('to teach').
Historically, 'documented' emerged as legal or scholarly terminology, often used in reference to treaties, laws, and historical records.
Memory tip
Think of a doctor *documenting* a patient's medical history.
Word Origin
"To teach, to show"