adj

vetted

Vetted (adj) means having been carefully checked and approved. Example: “Only fully vetted volunteers are allowed to work with the children.”

adj

Having been carefully checked and approved.

"Only fully vetted volunteers are allowed to work with the children."

How to use vetted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAlready checked and cleared, usually through a background check or review process.

Common pairings

thoroughly vetted carefully vetted candidates

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Rhymes for vetted

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Frequently asked questions

What does “vetted” mean?

The word “vetted” means having been carefully checked and approved. In plain terms, already checked and cleared, usually through a background check or review process.

How do you use “vetted” in a sentence?

Here is “vetted” used in a sentence: “Only fully vetted volunteers are allowed to work with the children.”

What part of speech is “vetted”?

“Vetted” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of vetted?

"vetted" (adj) means having been carefully checked and approved.