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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
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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

They held meetings in Trump Tower in New York to vet candidates and policies in a more or less formal atmosphere.

From Salon

Sinn Féin's stance was that it did not know about the references, did not know about his new job, that it was up to the British Heart Foundation to vet their employees and that it could not have alerted the charity to anything without risking prejudicing the case against McMonagle.

From BBC

The police spokesperson confirmed the dog was destroyed by a vet on Tuesday after "detailed independent assessments" to determine its breed.

From BBC

But Trump charges Democrats, not the comedian who tossed the racist barb or the campaign staff who seemingly failed to vet him, with destroying his support amongst Puerto Ricans.

From Salon

Members helped vet Santoro for the job, and they review applications for new members.

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