Advertisement

View synonyms for vet

vet

1

[vet]

verb (used with object)

vetted, vetting 
  1. to appraise, verify, or check for accuracy, authenticity, suitability, etc..

    An expert vetted the manuscript before publication.

  2. to examine or treat in one's capacity as a veterinarian.

verb (used without object)

vetted, vetting 
  1. to work as a veterinarian.

vet

2

[vet]

noun

Informal.
  1. veteran.

vet.

3

abbreviation

  1. veteran.

  2. veterinarian.

  3. veterinary.

vet

1

/ vɛt /

noun

  1. short for veterinary surgeon

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. (tr) to make a prior examination and critical appraisal of (a person, document, scheme, etc) See also positive vetting

    the candidates were well vetted

  2. to examine, treat, or cure (an animal)

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

vet.

2

abbreviation

  1. veteran

  2. veterinarian

  3. veterinary

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

vet

3

/ vɛt /

noun

  1. short for veteran veteran

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of vet1

First recorded in 1860–65; short for veterinarian

Origin of vet2

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; shortened form
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

She is now studying at college and aims to become a vet in the future, while Amber hopes to become a teacher to help other students with anxiety.

Read more on BBC

Residents will be vetted by the county and have to follow a curfew and other rules.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Its vetting procedures to prevent arms going to units involved in breaches of international law have evolved over the years, with the 1997 legislation named after Senator Leahy being one its major pillars.

Read more on BBC

One idea proposed by some U.S. officials would be a vetting program led by Israeli authorities.

To speed up hiring, ICE is offering substantial signing bonuses under a streamlined process that critics, immigration policy experts and former officials were already warning risked weakening background checks and other vetting standards.

Read more on Salon

Advertisement

Related Words

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


Vesuviusvetch