vet·ted
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Definition of vetted
: 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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“Vetted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vetted. Accessed 24 Jan. 2022.
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The first known use of vetted was in 1924
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