vetted

adjective

vet·​ted ˈve-təd How to pronounce vetted (audio)
: having been subjected to evaluation or appraisal : critically reviewed and evaluated for official approval or acceptance
… a central hub for victims, providing legal resources, a vetted list of lawyers … and how-to guides for petitioning lawmakers.Ryan Broderick
Internet users don't hate the media. … People want the vetted information the news media offer …James Poniewozik
… a carefully curated electronic eco-system that allows you to interact only with vetted software or Web sites.John Pavlus
see also vet entry 3

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In what was likely a sign of changes to come, the COVID discussion Friday included non-vetted presentations that promoted popular anti-vaccine talking points, including claims that the vaccines were contaminated, and can cause cancer and birth defects. Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 19 Sep. 2025 The context In June, Kennedy fired all 17 highly qualified, highly vetted members of ACIP and quickly replaced them with seven questionable members, who largely did not have subject matter expertise. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025 Provide vetted tools, training and process integration for responsible, high-impact adoption. Emily Lewis-Pinnell, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Vesta curates vetted deals, structures co-investments, and builds brand and growth infrastructure to protect downside and boost upside. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vetted

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vetted was in 1924

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“Vetted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vetted. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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