1. 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.
2. 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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