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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Like many legislators, she pinned some of the blame for the alleged fraud on poor vetting by lawyers for L.A.
From Los Angeles Times
Procurement power can accelerate adoption: If you want to sell software to the U.S. military, your code must be vetted by an AI agent.
These companies vet users and provide customer support, typically charging an annual membership fee ranging from $100 to $200 to list a home.
From MarketWatch
The new rules would require a more rigorous vetting process and impose regular, automatic comparisons of subscriber lists against Social Security death records.
An animal charity is having to pay out about £400,000 on vet bills each year as call-outs to help stricken dogs increase "massively", staff say.
From BBC
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