vet
verb [ T ]
uk/vet/ us-tt- HR
to carefully check information about someone before employing them to make certain that they are suitable, do not have a criminal record, etc.:
Candidates for senior positions are vetted by the board of directors.
to carefully check information, especially financial information, about someone who is applying for a loan or to rent or buy a property:
Mortgage lenders are now vetting applicants more carefully.
to examine something carefully to make certain it is suitable, correct, etc.:
The results of the survey have been carefully vetted by independent researchers.
vetting
noun [ U ]
Credit-card companies have tightened their vetting procedures.