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• present participle of vet.

vetting

American  

[vet-ing] / ˈvɛt ɪŋ /

noun

vettings plural

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

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adjective

1. 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.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• vettings
  plural

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

Vetting a tax expert can also be difficult.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Vetting refugees and other immigrants to the U.S. is necessary and important.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

The recommendations came from a special committee of State Department officials known as the Israel Leahy Vetting Forum.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2024

"Vetting should not be viewed in isolation or as a standalone process and must be part of an overall system to identify and manage potential risks posed by officers and staff."

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2023

"Vetting" by Eye.—This should be practised at every opportunity, and, if persevered in, it is possible to become quite expert in diagnosing by eye faults in flight efficiency, stability, and control.

From The Aeroplane Speaks Fifth Edition by Barber, H. (Horatio)