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

"You do not relocate vetted wartime allies, more than 400 of them children, from American custody into a country in the middle of its own collapse," he said in a statement.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Those being vetted then have to undergo an interview with a specially trained vetting officer, which is designed to be intrusive.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Military planners pulled out existing target lists that had already been reviewed and vetted by military lawyers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Smith and his wife, Bruce's daughter Amy, had employed Eva Clements via Ruthie Maternity Services believing she was skilled, trained and vetted and the firm was well established.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

“Visitors are vetted weeks before they arrive at the Ice Court,” Matthias said.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo