VETTING Definition & Meaning

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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.

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51�Թ� 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

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"We are vetting new locations and will announce our host destination soon. Our priorities remain unchanged: delivering an unforgettable, safe, and transparent experience," the update said.

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“We never announce winners until the claims and vetting process is over,” Becker said.

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Richardson said he was confident in the vetting for the interim CEO role, noting that the agency contracted with KEES, the outside search firm.

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One Tory MP said he wrote to a body responsible for vetting nominations to the House of Lords in an attempt to stop Hart from becoming a peer.

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The party has also stepped up vetting of candidates ahead of May's local elections in England after a series of racism scandals during last year's general election campaign.

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