Vet
noun
1.
veterinarian.
verb (used with object), vetted, vetting.
2.
to examine or treat in one’s capacity as a veterinarian or as a doctor.
3.
to appraise, verify, or check for accuracy, authenticity, validity, etc.:
An expert vetted the manuscript before publication.
verb (used without object), vetted, vetting.
4.
to work as a veterinarian.
noun, adjective, Informal.
1.
veteran.
1.
veteran.
2.
veterinarian.
3.
veterinary.
noun
1.
short for veterinary surgeon
verb vets, vetting, vetted
2.
(transitive) (mainly Brit) to make a prior examination and critical appraisal of (a person, document, scheme, etc): the candidates were well vetted See also positive vetting
3.
to examine, treat, or cure (an animal)
noun
1.
(US & Canadian) short for veteran (sense 2), veteran (sense 3)
abbreviation
1.
veteran
2.
veterinarian
3.
veterinary
verse
vet 2
vet
1.
veteran
2.
veterinarian
3.
veterinary
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