vet

¹

[vet]

noun

1. veterinarian.

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

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)

vet.

²

abbreviation

1. veteran

2. veterinarian

3. veterinary

vet

³

/ vɛt /

noun

1. short for veteran veteran

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

Example Sentences

If a woman does decide to hire a nanny, the applicant should be vetted like a presidential candidate.

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While vet visits have fallen from last year, growth in revenue per visit has more than made up for it, the company said.

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All stock picks are vetted by rigorous internal risk controls, and enhanced with technical and quantitative tools.

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The dog was sedated, removed from the property and taken to a vet where it was put down.

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"Overall the lawmakers asked far fewer questions. This affected the transparency of various public policies," the source said, referring to the vetting of government budgets.

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