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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

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vetting vettings

While the centre operates without strict Vatican oversight, it follows long-standing Church rules governing exorcism, including mandatory vetting by mental health professionals.

From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026

And there is no evidence that the federal government has a better way of vetting citizenship than California does.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

At Robert Half, Britton said more employers are asking for help vetting candidates.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026

Sir Olly has since defended his role in the process, saying that the government's vetting processes must "remain absolutely confidential".

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

We should start peer review and vetting so they can be officially accepted.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

But nothing about Commerce Inn was designed for romantic evenings or, for that matter, businesslike Tinder vettings.

From New York Times ● Mar. 15, 2022