vetting

/V EH1 T IH0 NG/
verb
  1. 1

    To thoroughly check or investigate particularly with regard to providing formal approval.

    โ€œThe FBI vets all nominees to the Federal bench.โ€

Synonyms

noun
  1. 1

    A checking or investigation.

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