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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
They held meetings in Trump Tower in New York to vet candidates and policies in a more or less formal atmosphere.
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.
The police spokesperson confirmed the dog was destroyed by a vet on Tuesday after "detailed independent assessments" to determine its breed.
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.
Members helped vet Santoro for the job, and they review applications for new members.
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