already familiar or widely recognized
1. The first step in the process is to gather all the information that is already known. 2. Once we have identified what is already known, we can begin to fill in any gaps in our knowledge.
1. "I have already known more days of love than you will ever have." Frida Kahlo, from her diary 2. "Already known as the greatest entertainer in the world." Michael Jackson, from his introduction at the 2006 World Music Awards