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.

Words nearby vet

vesture, vesuvian, vesuvianite, vesuvianite jade, vesuvius, vet, vet., vet. med., vet. sci., vetch, vetchling

Origin of vet

First recorded in 1860–65; short for veterinarian

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Examples from the Web for vetting

One of the key staffers in his office, Maureen Connelly, was charged with vetting the commercials.
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Yousef was tasked with arranging meetings and vetting guests.
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And here is where things get squiggly: “The DPH did a bad job on the vetting process,” said Martinez.
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Furthermore, Kiir then submitted the new Cabinet members to Parliament for vetting, just as the constitution requires.
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Miranda Green reports on the outrage in Congress—and the problems with our vetting system.
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British Dictionary definitions for vetting (1 of 2)

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 vetting (2 of 2)

vet²

/ (vɛt) /

noun

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

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