as-told-to

[ az-tohld-too ]

adjective

1. (of a biographical account) written by a professional author using information from personal conversations with the subject.

noun

1. an as-told-to biography.

Word History and Origins

Origin of as-told-to¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Over the years, Crawford has been largely silent, speaking out only for an as-told-to obituary to Houston published in Esquire.

From The Daily Beast

But she did leave an “as-told-to” biography, written in 1797, when she was in her late-30s.

From The Daily Beast

On Sunday night, Esquire posted a poignant as-told-to obituary by Crawford.

From The Daily Beast