Vet definition

Vet

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WordNet

(1) A person who has served in the armed forces

(2) A doctor who practices veterinary medicine

(3) Provide veterinary care for

(4) Provide (a person) with medical care

(5) Examine carefully

"Someone should vet this report before it goes out"

(6) Work as a veterinarian

"She vetted for the farms in the area for many years"

WiktionaryText

From veto referring to the practice of having an opportunity to veto a decision before it is finalized.

To thoroughly check or investigate particularly with regard to providing formal approval.

The FBI vets all nominees to the Federal bench.