adj
vetted
Vetted (adj) means having been carefully checked and approved. Example: “Only fully vetted volunteers are allowed to work with the children.”
adj
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Having been carefully checked and approved.
"Only vetted nominees make it to committee hearings."
"Only fully vetted volunteers are allowed to work with the children."
How to use vetted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAlready checked and cleared, usually through a background check or review process.
Common pairings
thoroughly vetted
carefully vetted candidates
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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.
