vetting
noun/ˈvetɪŋ/
/ˈvetɪŋ/
[uncountable, countable]- the process of checking something with great care
- The agreement went through a careful process of vetting by lawyers.
- Brokers will do some vetting of companies seeking funding.
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- the process of finding out everything about a person's past life and career in order to decide if they are suitable for something
- the screening and vetting of all airport-based employees
- Homeowners undergo a thorough vetting to ensure they can afford the repayments.
- We are introducing new security vetting procedures.
compare extreme vetting, positive vetting
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