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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The show was with some other older vetted comics that had done shows like Comic View and Def Comedy Jam. Vulture Editors, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2024 The platform enables vetted coaches to either build out their client portfolio or break into coaching entirely by connecting with students seeking beginner lessons or ongoing training. Rachel Wells, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 Her business, Divorced Girl Smiling, is a media company that connects people facing divorce with trusted, vetted divorce professionals. Nicole Dieker Finley, Vox, 9 Oct. 2024 If only vetted programs are allowed, unwanted guests don’t get a look-in. Maxwell Alles, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 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 16 Nov. 2024.

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