vetting process

Meaning

1. 1nouncountable

   The set of checks used to examine a person, company or plan carefully before accepting or approving it.

   Grammar: Usually singular with the or a: the vetting process was long; a vetting process for volunteers.

   Patterns

   • the vetting process for something
   • go through the vetting process

   Every volunteer must go through a vetting process before working with children.

   The vetting process for new suppliers takes about six weeks.

   Candidates complained that the vetting process was slow and unclear.

Word forms

Common combinations

thorough vetting process

The agency has a thorough vetting process for its drivers.

go through the vetting process

She had to go through the vetting process before getting clearance.

strict vetting process

A strict vetting process kept unqualified applicants out.

complete the vetting process

He completed the vetting process in under a month.

pass the vetting process

Only three bids passed the vetting process.

Synonyms and how they differ

screening

Screening is a bit broader and can mean a quick first filter, while a vetting process suggests deeper checking of background.

background check

A background check is one specific part of vetting, usually about records, while the process includes interviews and references too.

due diligence

Due diligence is a business and legal term for careful research before a deal, not a check on a person's suitability.

approval process

Approval process focuses on who signs off, whereas vetting process focuses on the examination that comes first.

Word family

vet verb

to check someone or something carefully

vetting noun

the act of checking carefully

vetted adjective

already checked and approved

process noun

a series of steps

Commonly confused: vetting process or vet (animal doctor)?

Practice

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