vet
1[ vet ]
/ vɛt /
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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audit, search, scan, oversee, review, probe, watch, investigate, scrutinize, observe, survey, supervise, consider, check, ponder, research, read, screen, inspect, explore
Nearby words
- vesture,
- vesuvian,
- vesuvianite,
- vesuvianite jade,
- vesuvius,
- vet.,
- vet. med.,
- vet. sci.,
- vetch,
- vetchling
Origin of vet
1First recorded in 1860–65; short for veterinarian
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Examples from the Web for vetting
vet
1/ (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)
vet
2/ (vɛt) /
noun
US and Canadian short for veteran (def. 2), veteran (def. 3)
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