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    vet
    [vet]
    noun
    BRITISH ENGLISH
    vet (noun) · vets (plural noun)
    1. a veterinary surgeon.
    verb
    vet (verb) · vets (third person present) · vetted (past tense) · vetted (past participle) · vetting (present participle)
    1. make a careful and critical examination of (something):
      "proposals for vetting large takeover bids"
      • investigate (someone) thoroughly, especially in order to ensure that they are suitable for a job requiring secrecy, loyalty, or trustworthiness:
        "each applicant will be vetted by police"
    Origin
    mid 19th century: abbreviation of veterinary or veterinarian.
    vet
    [vet]
    noun
    NORTH AMERICAN ENGLISH
    informal
    vet (noun) · vets (plural noun)
    1. a veteran:
      "a Vietnam vet"
    Origin
    mid 19th century: abbreviation.
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    noun
    1. a veterinary surgeon.
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