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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 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.
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). As a verb, vet means "to carefully examine beforehand."
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.
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.
