ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Vetting

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Vetting is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of vet.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of vet.

More Meanings

  1. A checking or investigation.

Example Sentences

The Military Intelligence Service in 1997 carried out nearly 18,000 security vettings, which resulted in 43 applicants being turned down because of a criminal record.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include examining, inspection, scrutiny, examination, scrutinising, examine.

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