vetting

American  

[vet-ing] / ˈvɛt ɪŋ /

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.

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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.

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

The publication of the vetting details for the Mandelson appointment could bring further embarrassment.

From BBC

Insiders seem confident that extensive vetting must have been done before Dame Antonia was given the top civil service job in the Home Office.

From BBC

Edgar Snow, born in Kansas City, was an idealistic reporter handpicked by the Communist leadership, in Mr. Dikötter’s words, “after careful vetting.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The prime minister then publicly criticises the person he gave the job to and criticises the vetting process for their appointment.

From BBC

The hearing highlighted failures in vetting of applications by the federal government, made more difficult by applicants from countries that maintain poor records or are hostile to working with the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal