Thursday, June 12, 2008

Vetting

The new word for today is vetting

From Wikipedia:Broadly, vetting is a process of examination and evaluation. Specifically, vetting often refers to performing a background check on someone before offering them employment. In addition, in intelligence gathering, assets are vetted to determine their usefulness.

Its meaning comes from looking at a horse before buying it. Having a "vet" look at it.

It is currently used to describe the committee of the presidential candidates looking for a Vice President.. or a VP. So the committee is Vetting for a Veep..

: ) Pat

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