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- Dictionaryvet/vɛt/
noun
- 1. a veterinary surgeon. British
verb
- 1. make a careful and critical examination of (something): "proposals for vetting large takeover bids"
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The meaning of VET is veterinarian. How to use vet in a sentence. A Brief History of the Verb Vet
VET definition: 1. a person with a medical degree trained to take care of the health of animals: 2. the office…. Learn more.
A veterinarian (vet) is a medical professional who practices veterinary medicine. They manage a wide range of health conditions and injuries in non-human animals.
a person with a medical degree trained to take care of the health of animals: The farmer called the vet out to treat a sick cow. (UK also vet's) the office where a vet works: The cat injured her paw, so I took her to the vet. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Zoology: veterinary medicine. acaricide. altered. animal doctor. anti-rabies.
verb (used with object) , vet·ted, vet·ting. 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.
Definition of vet verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of 'vet' vet. (vet ) Word forms: vets , vetting , vetted. 1. countable noun B1+. A vet is someone who is qualified to treat sick or injured animals. [mainly British] regional note: in AM, usually use veterinarian. 2. countable noun. A vet is someone who has served in the armed forces of their country, especially during a war.
1. To subject to veterinary evaluation, examination, medication, or surgery. 2. To subject to thorough examination or evaluation: vet a manuscript. v.intr. To engage in the practice of veterinary medicine. vet 2. (vĕt) n. Informal. A veteran. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
You are a vet if you served in the Armed Forces, or if you went to veterinary school and now give medical care to animals. The noun vet is short for either veteran (of the Armed Forces) or veterinarian (animal doctor).
Definition of vet noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
