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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Despite restrictions on foreign students that include a full or partial travel ban on 39 nations and increased vetting, the overall UC international student enrollment remained relatively stable.
From Los Angeles Times
The 2018 law establishing the program had good intentions, he said, but lacked proper legislative vetting.
From Los Angeles Times
The cases were revealed in a vetting review of the 10 years up to the end of March 2023.
From BBC
That was, without question, largely Madigan’s doing, and over the weekend, the industry vet took home a well-deserved Critics’ Choice Award for her performance.
From Salon
Alfonsi had worked on the story for months and had it vetted by the division’s standards and practices department.
From Los Angeles Times
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