vet

¹

[ vet ]

noun

1. veterinarian.

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.

1. veteran.

vet.

³

abbreviation for

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

vet.

¹

abbreviation for

1. veteran
2. veterinarian
3. veterinary

vet

²

/ vɛt /

noun

1. short for veterinary surgeon

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)

vet

³

/ vɛt /

noun

1. short for veteran veteran

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

Example Sentences

She was taken to a vet so the remainder of the stuck pipe could be removed.

From BBC

After her mother announces that Steph is bisexual and the vet is a lesbian, no further clues need be planted.

From Los Angeles Times

“They’ve got a lot of vet players on the line that have played a lot of ball,” Verse said.

From Los Angeles Times

The dog was taken to a vet and put down on the same day.

From BBC

Marine and chief executive for the Vet Voice Foundation, who supports the designation.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• audit
• check
• check out
• consider
• criticize
• delve into
• explore
• inspect
• investigate
• ponder
• pore over
• probe
• read
• research
• review
• scan
• screen
• scrutinize
• study
• survey