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vet
1[ vet ]
verb (used with object)
- 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)
- to work as a veterinarian.
vet
2[ vet ]
noun
vet.
3abbreviation for
- veteran.
- veterinarian.
- veterinary.
vet.
1abbreviation for
- veteran
- veterinarian
- veterinary
vet
2/ vɛt /
noun
- short for veterinary surgeon
verb
- tr to make a prior examination and critical appraisal of (a person, document, scheme, etc) See also positive vetting
the candidates were well vetted
- to examine, treat, or cure (an animal)
Word History and Origins
Origin of vet1
Origin of vet2
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."
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.
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.
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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