: having been subjected to evaluation or appraisal : critically reviewed and evaluated for official approval or acceptance
… a central hub for victims, providing legal resources, a vetted list of lawyers … and how-to guides for petitioning lawmakers.—
Ryan Broderick
Ryan BroderickInternet users don't hate the media. … People want the vetted information the news media offer …—James Poniewozik
James Poniewozik… a carefully curated electronic eco-system that allows you to interact only with vetted software or Web sites.—John Pavlus
see also vet entry 3
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Many other vetted refugees were not allowed entry, including U.S.-affiliated Iraqis and Afghans who remained trapped in violent contexts.
—Tazreena Sajjad, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025
Regular security audits and the use of secure, vetted APIs can help maintain the integrity of external integrations.
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—Craig Davies, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The fund aims to provide food, water and shelter to victims through vetted nonprofits.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Having a vetted quantum-resistant upgrade plan ready means the network could respond rapidly — potentially initiating an emergency protocol upgrade — to neutralize the threat if needed.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Tazreena Sajjad, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025
Regular security audits and the use of secure, vetted APIs can help maintain the integrity of external integrations.
4.
—Craig Davies, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The fund aims to provide food, water and shelter to victims through vetted nonprofits.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Having a vetted quantum-resistant upgrade plan ready means the network could respond rapidly — potentially initiating an emergency protocol upgrade — to neutralize the threat if needed.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Vetted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vetted. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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