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undocumented definition

un·docu·ment·ed (un däk′yə ment′id)

adjective

  1. lacking supporting documentation an undocumented assertion
  2. ☆ not having the required document or documents; specif., without a proper visa for U.S. residence an undocumented alien, worker, etc.

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undocumented Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • immigrant: Fines for the first offense can be up to $ 3000 for each employed undocumented immigrant.

Modifying Another Word

  • previously: The report uncovers a previously undocumented pattern of protest against the policies of the International Monetary Fund.

Used with adjective complement

  • remain: Women at war and serving peace in Oceania have remained largely undocumented in history and nursing history.
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