# vetted

Pronunciation: say "VET-id" /ˈvɛtɪd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of vet. — simple past and past participle of vet
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of vet. Use this form when the checking already happened.
   - _The agency vetted each applicant for security risks._
   - _Every claim in the report was carefully vetted before publication._

## Adjective

2. Having undergone an investigation and received approval.
   - Simple: Checked carefully and approved as safe, suitable, or trustworthy.
   - _The newspaper relied only on vetted sources for its investigation._
   - _All vetted candidates moved on to the final round of interviews._

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