vetting

[vet-ing]

noun

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.

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vetting¹

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

Example Sentences

Rather, the vetting had been done almost entirely by attorneys who stand to walk away with more than a billion dollars in fees.

From Los Angeles Times

He had completed an online application - not mentioning, of course, that he was working for Panorama - and passed vetting.

From BBC

She said there was no training for foster parents, who were often looking after vulnerable children, and said she wanted to know more about vetting procedures.

From BBC

Council sources say they are still working through the vetting process.

From BBC

With titles like "How to go from your kitchen to national leader", they seemed to serve as a vetting process.

From BBC