Synonyms

vetting

American

[vet-ing] / ˈvɛt ɪŋ /

noun

the act or process of appraising or checking a person or thing for suitability, accuracy, or validity.

The quality of a competitive jazz festival is contingent upon the vetting and hiring of experienced judges, which must be done far in advance.
the act or process of examining or treating an animal in one’s capacity as a veterinarian.

At this shelter we are passionately dedicated to the rescue, vetting, and homing of orphaned pets.
the occupation or work of a veterinarian.

After 30 years of vetting, I sometimes struggle through my morning consults just to collapse in a chair before my afternoon surgery list.

adjective

appraising, verifying, or checking something.

The appointing authority (the Executive) and the vetting institution (Parliament) should scrutinize appointments so only those with the needed skills are appointed to diplomatic posts.

Etymology

Origin of vetting

First recorded in 1885–90; vet ¹ + -ing ¹ for the noun senses; vet ¹ + -ing ² for the adjective sense

Example Sentences

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And earlier this month, the department issued a final rule saying eligibility is now restricted to holders of certain visas that require enhanced vetting.

From The Wall Street Journal

The petitioners say they have proposed practical alternatives to handing over staff lists to Israel, including "independent sanctions screening" and "donor-audited vetting systems."

From Barron's

The group acknowledged the wider pressure on the Met to make vetting processes more transparent but said it was concerned about proportionality in how the policy is applied.

From BBC

Like many legislators, she pinned some of the blame for the alleged fraud on poor vetting by lawyers for L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

The new rules would require a more rigorous vetting process and impose regular, automatic comparisons of subscriber lists against Social Security death records.

From The Wall Street Journal

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