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Vetting: meaning, definitions and examples

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vetting

 

[ ˈvɛtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

process review

Vetting is the process of thoroughly checking and evaluating someone or something in order to ensure that they meet specific criteria or standards. This can involve background checks, assessments of qualifications, and interviews. Often used in security, hiring, and political contexts, vetting aims to mitigate potential risks by confirming the integrity, reliability, and suitability of candidates or proposals. It is a critical step in decision-making processes to ensure that informed risks are taken.

Synonyms

assessment, evaluation, screening

Examples of usage

  • The company is vetting candidates for the new management position.
  • Before signing the contract, we need to do some vetting of the supplier.
  • The vetting process for government officials can take several months.

Translations

Translations of the word "vetting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 verificação

🇮🇳 जांच

🇩🇪 Überprüfung

🇮🇩 verifikasi

🇺🇦 перевірка

🇵🇱 weryfikacja

🇯🇵 審査

🇫🇷 vérification

🇪🇸 verificación

🇹🇷 doğrulama

🇰🇷 검증

🇸🇦 تحقق

🇨🇿 ověření

🇸🇰 overenie

🇨🇳 审查

🇸🇮 preverjanje

🇮🇸 skoðun

🇰🇿 тексеру

🇬🇪 შემოწმება

🇦🇿 yoxlama

🇲🇽 verificación

Etymology

The term 'vetting' originates from the early 20th century and is derived from the noun 'vet', which itself comes from the word 'veteran'. The word 'veteran' is originally from the Latin 'veteranus', meaning 'old' or 'experienced', typically in a military context. Over time, the use of 'vet' transitioned to refer to the process of examination, as one would vet an applicant or a proposal. The concept of vetting has become increasingly important in various sectors, including government, business, and security, reflecting societal needs for thoroughness and diligence in evaluating personnel, information, and processes. In politics and media, vetting has also come to signify the process of fact-checking and scrutinizing public figures before they assume positions of responsibility or before their information is disseminated publicly.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,390 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.