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vetting process — the process of carefully examining someone or something to decide if they are suitable for a particular job or activity

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the process of carefully examining someone or something to decide if they are suitable for a particular job or activity

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvetɪŋ ˈprɑːses/

Example Sentences

  • The company's vetting process is so thorough, they even check if you return your shopping carts.
  • After a lengthy vetting process, she was finally approved for the position.
  • The vetting process for adopting a pet is more complicated than getting a credit card.

vetting process

NOUN

[/ˈvetɪŋ ˈprɑːses/]

the process of carefully examining someone or something to decide if they are suitable for a particular job or activity

vetting process — the process of carefully examining someone or something to decide if they are suitable for a particular job or activity (concept illustration)
💡 Concept
The perfect setting for vetting, ensuring we're getting the best!
🎵 Rhyme

The perfect setting for vetting, ensuring we're getting the best!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈvetɪŋ ˈprɑːses/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈvetɪŋ ˈprəʊses/

🌳Etymology

Rootvet
Suffix--ing

Origin

The verb 'vet' derives from 'veterinarian,' itself rooted in Latin 'veterinarius' (relating to beasts of burden). The term underwent semantic shift from its literal meaning of animal care to figuratively denote thorough examination and scrutiny, as a veterinarian carefully inspects animals for health and soundness.

Breakdown

vet (from Latin veterinarius, beasts of burden) + -ing (present participle suffix indicating ongoing action); the base 'vet' means to examine thoroughly or authenticate through careful review.

🎵Rhyme

betting
setting
getting

🔗Collocations

thorough vetting process
undergo vetting process
security vetting process
background vetting process
complete the vetting process
rigorous vetting process

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“The company's vetting process is so thorough, they even check if you return your shopping carts.”

“After a lengthy vetting process, she was finally approved for the position.”

😄 Fun example

“The vetting process for adopting a pet is more complicated than getting a credit card.”

“Government agencies have strict vetting processes for security clearance.”

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