to check someone or something in order to make sure they are suitable, before using them ; = vet:
• We provide high quality recruits who have been pre-vetted and suitably matched to job vacancies.
• Advertising material is pre-vetted at the concept stage so that any required changes can be made.
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pre-vet UK US verb [T] (-tt-)
► HR to check someone or something carefully to find out if they are acceptable or suitable for a particular job or use: »
Everyone working on the site has been pre-vetted.
»It is advisable to get job advertisements pre-vetted by an employment lawyer to make sure that they conform to the guidelines.
Financial and business terms. 2012.