Word
vetted
Phoneticsvet·ted
US/ˈvɛtɪd/
UK/vˈɛtɪd/
Definition
adj. checked carefully by an expert to make sure someone or something is safe, honest, or suitable for a job.
adj. having been subjected to a thorough background check or evaluation for suitability, security, or accuracy. Often used predicatively after 'be' or 'get'.
Examples
“All new employees are fully vetted before they start work.”
“The journalist only used information from vetted sources to ensure the report was completely accurate.”
“In high-security industries, every candidate must be rigorously vetted by external agencies to mitigate the risk of corporate espionage or internal fraud.”
Examples
simple
“All new employees are fully vetted before they start work.”
contextual
“The journalist only used information from vetted sources to ensure the report was completely accurate.”
complex
“In high-security industries, every candidate must be rigorously vetted by external agencies to mitigate the risk of corporate espionage or internal fraud.”
Usage
Typically functions as a participial adjective; often paired with adverbs like 'fully', 'thoroughly', or 'rigorously'.
Real-World Examples
“Raffensperger told the BBC his office thoroughly vetted the government-provided data to determine whether flagged individuals were non-citizens, even interviewsing some of the voters in question to ensure accuracy.”