Review vs. Vetting — What's the Difference?

A critical evaluation of a product, service, or performance.

Investigative scrutiny to ensure suitability.

A retrospective assessment for improvement.

A detailed check of someone's background for security purposes.

A summary or commentary on a particular subject.

Ensuring compliance and eligibility.

The process of examining something with a possibility for feedback.

The process of thorough examination before approval.

An analysis aimed at public guidance.

A precautionary measure to mitigate risks.

A review is an evaluation of a publication, service, or company such as a movie (a movie review), video game (video game review), musical composition (music review of a composition or recording), book (book review); a piece of hardware like a car, home appliance, or computer; or softwares such as business software, sales softwares; or an event or performance, such as a live music concert, play, musical theater show, dance show or art exhibition. In addition to a critical evaluation, the review's author may assign the work a rating to indicate its relative merit.

Vetting is the process of performing a background check on someone before offering them employment, conferring an award, or doing fact-checking prior to making any decision. In addition, in intelligence gathering, assets are vetted to determine their usefulness.

To look over, study, or examine again

A veterinarian.

To consider retrospectively; look back on

To subject to veterinary evaluation, examination, medication, or surgery.

To examine with an eye to criticism or correction

To subject to thorough examination or evaluation

To write or give a critical report on (a new work or performance, for example).

To engage in the practice of veterinary medicine.

(Law) To evaluate (a decision made by or action taken by a lower court) to determine whether any error was made.

Present participle of vet

To subject to a formal inspection, especially a military inspection.

A checking or investigation.

To go over or restudy material

To write critical reviews, especially for a newspaper or magazine.

A reexamination or reconsideration.

A retrospective view or survey.

A restudying of subject matter.

An exercise for use in restudying material.

A report or essay giving a critical estimate of a work or performance.

A periodical devoted to articles and essays on current affairs, literature, or art.

An inspection or examination for the purpose of evaluation.

A formal military inspection.

A formal military ceremony held in honor of a person or occasion.

(Law) An evaluation conducted by a higher court of a decision made or action taken by a lower court to determine whether any error was made.

A musical show consisting of often satirical skits, songs, and dances; a revue.

A second or subsequent reading of a text or artifact in an attempt to gain new insights.

An account intended as a critical evaluation of a text or a piece of work.

(legal) A judicial reassessment of a case or an event.

A stage show made up of topical sketches etc.

A survey of the available items or material.

A periodical which makes a survey of the arts or some other field.

A military inspection or display for the benefit of superiors or VIPs.

A forensic inspection to assess compliance with regulations or some code.

To survey; to look broadly over.

To write a critical evaluation of a new art work etc.; to write a review.

To look back over in order to correct or edit; to revise.

To look over again (something previously written or learned), especially in preparation for an examination.

(obsolete) To view or see again; to look back on.

(obsolete) To retrace; to go over again.

To view or see again; to look back on.

To go over and examine critically or deliberately.

To retrace; to go over again.

To look back; to make a review.

A second or repeated view; a reëxamination; a retrospective survey; a looking over again; as, a review of one's studies; a review of life.

An examination with a view to amendment or improvement; revision; as, an author's review of his works.

A critical examination of a publication, with remarks; a criticism; a critique.

A periodical containing critical essays upon matters of interest, as new productions in literature, art, etc.

An inspection, as of troops under arms or of a naval force, by a high officer, for the purpose of ascertaining the state of discipline, equipments, etc.

The judicial examination of the proceedings of a lower court by a higher.

A lesson studied or recited for a second time.

A new appraisal or evaluation

An essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)

A subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment

(accounting) a service (less exhaustive than an audit) that provides some assurance to interested parties as to the reliability of financial data

A variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians

A periodical that publishes critical essays on current affairs or literature or art

A summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion

(law) a judicial reexamination of the proceedings of a court (especially by an appellate court)

Practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory

A formal or official examination;

Look at again; examine again;

Appraise critically;

Hold a review (of troops)

Refresh one's memory;

Look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events, etc.); remember;

A review's outcome can lead to recommendations or improvements, whereas vetting results in a decision on suitability for a specific role or situation.

Yes, vetting can include reviewing documents or qualifications as part of its thorough examination process.

Vetting is seen as more rigorous because it involves a comprehensive examination to uncover potential risks or issues, often requiring access to sensitive information.

While commonly associated with security, vetting is also used to ensure the suitability for roles, authenticity of documents, and compliance with standards.

Yes, reviews can significantly impact the perception and success of a product in the market.

Reviewing focuses on assessing quality or performance, while vetting involves a thorough investigation to ensure suitability or reliability.

Typically, vetting is performed by specialists or authorities with the necessary expertise and access to required information.

Reviews can be both public, like consumer reviews, or private, such as peer reviews in academia, depending on their context.

Vetting is crucial in the hiring process to ensure candidates meet the required qualifications and do not pose security risks.

Reviews can contain subjective opinions, especially in fields like art or entertainment, but strive for objectivity in areas like academia or consumer products.

Yes, thorough vetting can help prevent fraud by verifying the authenticity of documents and the reliability of individuals.

Government vetting often involves higher security clearances and stricter standards, reflecting the sensitivity of the roles compared to the private sector.

Feedback from reviews helps identify areas for improvement, allowing creators or manufacturers to enhance the quality or performance of their offerings.

Reviews play a significant role in guiding consumers' decisions by providing insights into the quality and performance of products and services.

Information on background, qualifications, criminal records, and any other data relevant to ensuring reliability and suitability.