Vet
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /vɛt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Vet is a noun meaning (colloquial) A veterinarian or veterinary surgeon.
Meaning
(colloquial) A veterinarian or veterinary surgeon.
More Meanings
- (colloquial, US) A veteran (a former soldier or other member of armed forces).
- To thoroughly check or investigate particularly with regard to providing formal approval.
Example Sentences
The FBI vets all nominees to the Federal bench.
“A former soldier, sir. A vet. Theyʼre all vets, a little shellshocked.”
House and Senate Committees are made up of elected legislators who vet the bill and hear from stakeholders and members of the public.
Colin Cameron, a vet who examined the dead animal, said there was "no doubt the kitten would have suffered unnecessarily" before dying.
Word Forms
- vets
- vetting
- vetted
Synonyms for vet
Depending on context, synonyms include evaluate, veterinary, veterinarian, ex-serviceman, veteran.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include veterinarian, veterinary, veteran, ex-serviceman, oda, eff.
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