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Verify vs Vetted - What's the difference?

verify | vetted |

As verbs the difference between verify and vetted

is that verify is to substantiate or prove the truth of something while vetted is (vet).

As an adjective vetted is

of or pertaining to an investigation, especially one that has been completed.

verify

English

Verb

(en-verb)
  • To substantiate or prove the truth of something
  • To confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something
  • (legal) To affirm something formally, under oath
  • Derived terms

    * verification * verifiable * unverified

    vetted

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (vet)
  • Adjective

    (head)
  • Of or pertaining to an investigation, especially one that has been completed.
  • Only vetted nominees make it to committee hearings.