vet
noun
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a person who has served in the armed forces“There was a parade to honor the vets in November.”
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a doctor who practices veterinary medicine“I took my dog to the vet.”
verb
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to provide veterinary care for“The doctor vetted my sick parrot.”
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to provide someone with medical care“The doctor in training vetted the patient under the supervision of a more seasoned medic.”
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to examine carefully“Someone should vet this report before it goes out.”
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to work as a veterinarian“They vetted for the farms in the area for many years.”