vet
1 Americannoun
verb (used with object)
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to appraise, verify, or check for accuracy, authenticity, suitability, etc..
An expert vetted the manuscript before publication.
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to examine or treat in one's capacity as a veterinarian.
verb (used without object)
noun
abbreviation
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veteran.
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veterinarian.
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veterinary.
noun
verb
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(tr) to make a prior examination and critical appraisal of (a person, document, scheme, etc) See also positive vetting
the candidates were well vetted
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to examine, treat, or cure (an animal)
abbreviation
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veteran
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veterinarian
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veterinary
noun
Etymology
Origin of vet1
First recorded in 1860–65; short for veterinarian
Origin of vet2
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; shortened form
Example Sentences
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“The existing first sale program is heavily vetted, structured and enforced,” the group said.
A former presiding judge of the county’s Superior Court, Daniel Buckley, was also brought on to vet DTLA’s cases following the allegations of fraud.
From Los Angeles Times
Disclaimers warning that AI responses “are not professionally vetted or a substitute for medical advice” have all but disappeared from AI platforms, according to a survey by researchers at Stanford and UC Berkeley.
From Los Angeles Times
The petitioners say they have proposed practical alternatives to handing over staff lists to Israel, including "independent sanctions screening" and "donor-audited vetting systems."
From Barron's
The group acknowledged the wider pressure on the Met to make vetting processes more transparent but said it was concerned about proportionality in how the policy is applied.
From BBC
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