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vet

1

[ vet ]

verb (used with object)

, vet·ted, vet·ting.
  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)

, vet·ted, vet·ting.
  1. to work as a veterinarian.

vet

2

[ vet ]

noun

, Informal.

vet.

3

abbreviation for

  1. veteran.
  2. veterinarian.
  3. veterinary.

vet.

1

abbreviation for

  1. veteran
  2. veterinarian
  3. veterinary
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

vet

2

/ vɛt /

noun

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

vet

3

/ vɛt /

noun

  1. short for veteran veteran
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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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
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Example Sentences

Regarding Pete Hegseth, who Trump nominated to run the Defense Department, an anonymous person linked to Trump's transition team professed "frustration" to the Washington Post, complaining, "He hadn’t been properly vetted."

From Salon

He noted some of the nominees are "controversial" and appeared to acknowledge some could face problems in the Senate, which is tasked with vetting thousands of presidential nominees and voting on their appointments.

From BBC

A mental health nurse who said "I would’ve drowned her at birth" and "take her to the vets and get her put down" about vulnerable patients has been struck off.

From BBC

Those records do not identify the workers’ legal status, but a former BaronHR manager, Stacy Mohler, said some companies were adamant about vetting workers, while others just wanted “a warm body.”

After firefighters drained the pool and used a harness to lift her out, the cow was checked over by a vet to make sure she and her calf were healthy before she was returned home.

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