vetted

American  

[vet-id] / ˈvɛt ɪd /

adjective

Informal.

1. verified or checked for accuracy, authenticity, suitability, etc..

   The website’s editorial process ensures professionally vetted and approved content.

   Refugees selected by the U.S. government for resettlement are the most thoroughly vetted people to come to the United States.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of vet.

Etymology

Origin of vetted

vet ¹ ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

She explained that the report was screened five times, cleared by CBS attorneys and vetted by the network’s Standards and Practices department.

From Salon

Alfonsi noted that the story was ready for air after being vetted by the network’s attorneys and the standards and practices department.

From Los Angeles Times

Datasection CEO Ishihara says his business deals have been vetted by U.S. legal counsel to confirm their compliance with export regulations.

From Barron's

People apply for refugee status abroad and are vetted before they arrive in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Offering H200 to approved commercial customers, vetted by the Department of Commerce, strikes a thoughtful balance that is great for America.”

From The Wall Street Journal