: 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
Ryan BroderickInternet users don't hate the media. … People want the vetted information the news media offer …—James Poniewozik
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
John PavlusExamples of vetted in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Require and fund independent researcher access, giving vetted researchers and civil society organizations predeployment access to generative AI systems for research and testing.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Jan. 2024
Head to Amazon to grab PEOPLE Tested’s favorite vacuum, then keep scrolling to check out more of our vetted and approved devices.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2024
At the after-school club, children can expect to make friendship bracelets, paint kindness rocks and learn about STEM activities from vetted volunteers, according to the program description.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2024
The group works with IDF representatives to facilitate direct requests from combat units and then orders are placed through vetted suppliers.
—Amelie Botbol, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2024
The children, ages 6 and 2, were placed in the custody of vetted family members.
—Adam Sabes, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2023
To do that, eBay recently began testing a new consignment service that connects users with vetted sellers who list and sell high-end items, initially only designer handbags from certain brands like Valentino and Hermès.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2023
In the intervening years, the department dismantled or completely overhauled its anti-gang programs, to the point that gang officers today are among the most vetted in the department, Moore told The Times last year.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2023
Visitors heading to the Golden State can unlock exclusive rates and perks through Kind Traveler’s Get + Give hotel booking and education platform upon donating $10 (or more) to a local vetted charity.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2023
IEEE Spectrum, 12 Jan. 2024
Head to Amazon to grab PEOPLE Tested’s favorite vacuum, then keep scrolling to check out more of our vetted and approved devices.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2024
At the after-school club, children can expect to make friendship bracelets, paint kindness rocks and learn about STEM activities from vetted volunteers, according to the program description.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2024
The group works with IDF representatives to facilitate direct requests from combat units and then orders are placed through vetted suppliers.
—Amelie Botbol, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2024
The children, ages 6 and 2, were placed in the custody of vetted family members.
—Adam Sabes, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2023
To do that, eBay recently began testing a new consignment service that connects users with vetted sellers who list and sell high-end items, initially only designer handbags from certain brands like Valentino and Hermès.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2023
In the intervening years, the department dismantled or completely overhauled its anti-gang programs, to the point that gang officers today are among the most vetted in the department, Moore told The Times last year.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2023
Visitors heading to the Golden State can unlock exclusive rates and perks through Kind Traveler’s Get + Give hotel booking and education platform upon donating $10 (or more) to a local vetted charity.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2023
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“Vetted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vetted. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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