Meaning & use
unvetted
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Not having been investigated, checked, or officially approved.
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The company was criticized for hiring unvetted contractors for sensitive projects.
Publishing unvetted claims online can spread misinformation quickly.
A note on using this word
Comes from 'vet,' originally a verb meaning to have a veterinarian examine an animal, later extended to mean careful examination of a person or claim.
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