vet

[ vet ]

/ vɛt /

Informal.

noun

verb (used with object), vet·ted, vet·ting.

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

to appraise, verify, or check for accuracy, authenticity, validity, etc.: An expert vetted the manuscript before publication.

verb (used without object), vet·ted, vet·ting.

to work as a veterinarian.

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Origin of vet

First recorded in 1860–65; short for veterinarian

Words nearby vet

vesture, Vesuvian, vesuvianite, vesuvianite jade, Vesuvius, vet, vetch, vetchling, veter., veteran, veteran car

Definition for vet (2 of 3)

vet²

[ vet ]

/ vɛt /

noun, adjective Informal.

veteran.

Origin of vet

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; shortened form

Definition for vet (3 of 3)

vet.

veteran.

veterinarian.

veterinary.

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Instead, the time has been spent setting up a system to vet potential recruits.
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I was taken into one by Maurice, a gnarled old Vietnam vet in a wooly hat.
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But they take their animals to the vet precisely because they care about their animals.
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The Vet River was probably their strongest position, and here they did make some attempt at a stand.
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Charles went across to the chimney-piece, and looked at what the vet had sent.
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We had the vet out from Westchurch two or three times, but there was nothing much he could do.
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Stall of the Favourite, "Majority," who is being inspected by the great "Vet."
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British Dictionary definitions for vet (1 of 3)

vet¹

/ (vɛt) /

noun

short for veterinary surgeon

verb vets, vetting or vetted

(tr) mainly British to make a prior examination and critical appraisal of (a person, document, scheme, etc)the candidates were well vetted See also positive vetting

to examine, treat, or cure (an animal)

British Dictionary definitions for vet (2 of 3)

vet²

/ (vɛt) /

noun

US and Canadian short for veteran (def. 2), veteran (def. 3)

British Dictionary definitions for vet (3 of 3)

vet.

abbreviation for

veteran

veterinarian

veterinary

Also (for senses 2, 3): veter

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