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1  [vet] noun, verb, vet⋅ted, vet⋅ting. Informal.
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–noun
1. veterinarian.
–verb (used with object)
2. to examine or treat in one's capacity as a veterinarian or as a doctor.
3. to appraise, verify, or check for accuracy, authenticity, validity, etc.: An expert vetted the manuscript before publication.
–verb (used without object)
4. to work as a veterinarian.
Origin:
1860–65; short for veterinarian
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vet 1   (vět)   
n.  A veterinarian.
v.   vet·ted, vet·ting, vets

v.   tr.
  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.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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