: 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

vetted

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of vet entry 3

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Adjective
Still, companies must have a vetted strategy in place to validate and understand their AI investments. Duane Tursi, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Anyone, not just vetted journalists, can post about their experiences online. Nick Holdstock, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026 Loeb tells patients to arm themselves with vetted information before making a decision. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026 Lazzarini would have represented a thoroughly vetted choice for the Pavilion. Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for vetted

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First Known Use

Adjective

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 22 Sep. 2026.

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