Vet (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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.
noun, adjective Informal.
  1. veteran.
abbreviation
  1. veteran.
  2. veterinarian.
  3. veterinary.
noun
  1. short for veterinary surgeon
verb vets, vetting or vetted
  1. to make a prior examination and critical appraisal of (a person, document, scheme, etc)
  2. to examine, treat, or cure (an animal)
noun
  1. US and Canadian short for veteran (def. 2), veteran (def. 3)
abbreviation for
  1. veteran
  2. veterinarian
  3. veterinary
Vet (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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