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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Having a vetted quantum-resistant upgrade plan ready means the network could respond rapidly — potentially initiating an emergency protocol upgrade — to neutralize the threat if needed. Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 Below, find a list of vetted organizations that are doing the work. Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025 Wright advocated for thorough documentation, such as a vetted EAW, to provide a transparent basis for decision-making and streamline approval processes for agricultural projects. Janean Sorrell, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 The species has been implicated in the third-most attacks on humans globally, trailing only Great White and Tiger sharks, according to the International Shark Attack File, a scientifically vetted, global database kept by the University of Florida's Florida Museum since 1958. Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 16 July 2024 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 12 Mar. 2025.

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