vet

[ vet ]

/ vɛt /

Informal.

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noun

verb (used with object), vet·ted, vet·ting.

to appraise, verify, or check for accuracy, authenticity, suitability, etc.: An expert vetted the manuscript before publication.

to examine or treat in one's capacity as a veterinarian.

verb (used without object), vet·ted, vet·ting.

to work as a veterinarian.

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Origin of vet

First recorded in 1860–65; short for veterinarian

Definition for vet (2 of 3)

vet²

[ vet ]

/ vɛt /

noun, adjective Informal.

veteran.

Origin of vet

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; shortened form

Definition for vet (3 of 3)

vet.

abbreviation

veteran.

veterinarian.

veterinary.

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Despite the pandemic, a local vet made a home visit to "help him pass peacefully, surrounded by those that loved him," Braden wrote.
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In response, the DOT condensed all that paperwork to the two forms you see below, which can be filled out by the service dog’s handler without the need for a vet visit.
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I would’ve been a doctor, which also turns into a vet, as a doctor for animals and I love animals, or I would’ve been a lawyer because I loved to argue and I want to be right.
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WFE is a volunteer-run charity that helps disabled vets at Walter Reed, Brooke Army Medical Center or in their homes, providing adapted devices for free.
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A phone call is not the only way vets and physicians team up.
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One of the key staffers in his office, Maureen Connelly, was charged with vetting the commercials.
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But gender solely for its own sake and without vetting is a whole other story.
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Yousef was tasked with arranging meetings and vetting guests.
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A thorough vetting that began under Pope John Paul II has nearly halved that number.
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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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British Dictionary definitions for vet (1 of 3)

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 vet (2 of 3)

vet²

/ (vɛt) /

noun

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

British Dictionary definitions for vet (3 of 3)

vet.

abbreviation for

veteran

veterinarian

veterinary

Also (for senses 2, 3): veter

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verb (used with object), vet·ted, vet·ting.

verb (used without object), vet·ted, vet·ting.

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