Depends on the context.
When I was a leader of the Laikers, I would "vet" any applicant to see if we wanted them in the clan.If I was unsure, I would consult the membership.
When I was mounting/responding to challenges I would "vet" all the potential opponents with regard to rating.I believe it still says something similar in our profile.
Interestingly, the word is not related to veteran at all, but rather to veterinarian "an animal doctor." That noun was shortened to vet by the mid-19th century and, within decades, gave rise to a verb vet meaning "to subject (an animal) to medical examination." The verb was soon applied to human beings as well, broadening in sense to "to perform a medical checkup on." By the early 20th century, this word took on the figurative meaning that is now most familiar: "to subject a person or thing to scrutiny; to examine for flaws."
Interestingly, the word is not related to veteran at all, but rather to veterinarian "an animal doctor." That noun was shortened to vet by the mid-19th century and, within decades, gave rise to a verb vet meaning "to subject (an animal) to medical examination." The verb was soon applied to human beings as well, broadening in sense to "to perform a ...[text shortened]... meaning that is now most familiar: "to subject a person or thing to scrutiny; to examine for flaws."
For those who are interested: Lemon asked what "vetting" actually meant.
@ponderablesaid For those who are interested: Lemon asked what "vetting" actually meant.
I think he (or she?)knows what it means in the context of this site.
Don't know why I replied really.
Your explanation was interesting though.
Never knew that