# vetted

/ˈvɛtɪd/ (US) · /vˈɛtɪd/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/vetted
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

checked carefully by an expert to make sure someone or something is safe, honest, or suitable for a job.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Typically functions as a participial adjective; often paired with adverbs like 'fully', 'thoroughly', or 'rigorously'.

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