vetting
nounUK /ˈvetɪŋ/
US /ˈvetɪŋ/
The act of checking someone or something carefully to make sure they are safe and good.
The club does a careful vetting of every new member before letting them join.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The process of examining a person's past and records before hiring them.
All job applicants go through vetting before they are offered a position.
3. The careful checking of a plan or idea before it is accepted.
The committee's vetting of the new rules took several weeks.
4. The act of examining an animal's health, especially by a veterinarian.
The vetting of the puppies ensured they were all healthy.