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Added 9 October 2026

vet

/vɛt/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about vet at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A doctor who practices veterinary medicine.
A person who has served in the armed forces.

verb

Work as a veterinarian.
She vetted for the farms in the area for many years
Examine carefully.
Someone should vet this report before it goes out
Provide (a person) with medical care.

Origin

Clipping of veterinarian.

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