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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With experience that spans the globe, numerous industries, and several Fortune 500 companies, Joe is a spirited force who leverages his vetted intuition, entrepreneurial expertise, and inspirational enthusiasm to foster and excel innovations into becoming industry game changers. Joe Hudicka, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025 The platform operates as a two-way online marketplace, enabling customers to post their boat shipment needs and receive instant quotes and bids from a network of vetted transporters. Jon Stojan, USA Today, 7 May 2025 That phase is expected to commence once a pool of 45 vetted potential jurors has been assembled. Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 5 May 2025 Data points are ranked based on vetted third-party sources or their coaches' verification. Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vetted

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 20 May. 2025.

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