vet

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a doctor who practices veterinary medicine

Similar word(s): veterinarian, veterinary

Definition categories: person, doc, doctor, medico, physician

2. a person who has served in the armed forces

Similar word(s): veteran

Definition categories: person, man, serviceman

verb

1. work as a veterinarian

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

Definition categories: social, be, follow

2. examine carefully

- Someone should vet this report before it goes out

Definition categories: perception, inspect

3. provide (a person) with medical care

Definition categories: body, treat

4. provide veterinary care for

Definition categories: body, doctor

Sentences with vet as a verb:

- The FBI vets all nominees to the Federal bench.