vet
1 Americannoun
verb (used with object)
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to appraise, verify, or check for accuracy, authenticity, suitability, etc..
An expert vetted the manuscript before publication.
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to examine or treat in one's capacity as a veterinarian.
verb (used without object)
noun
abbreviation
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veteran.
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veterinarian.
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veterinary.
noun
verb
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(tr) to make a prior examination and critical appraisal of (a person, document, scheme, etc) See also positive vetting
the candidates were well vetted
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to examine, treat, or cure (an animal)
abbreviation
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veteran
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veterinarian
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veterinary
noun
Etymology
Origin of vet1
First recorded in 1860–65; short for veterinarian
Origin of vet2
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; shortened form
Example Sentences
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But the US State Department has stressed that a Fifa Pass appointment does not guarantee a visa will be approved, with all ticket holders having to "undergo thorough security screening and vetting".
From BBC
Take him to the vet before you depart, stock up on any needed medications and be sure to carry his medical records with you, should you need to visit a veterinarian in another city.
From MarketWatch
Access would be granted through a registration and vetting process, he expects, adding that the technical infrastructure for such a system has been in place for years.
From BBC
The plan also calls for the deployment of an International Stabilisation Force to help secure Gaza and train vetted Palestinian police units.
From Barron's
Sweden's chart ban on Jag vet, du är inte min is tougher than the approach taken by international organisations like Billboard, regarded as the world authority on music rankings.
From BBC
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