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- pronunciation:
- vet
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
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noun |
| definition: |
(informal) a shortened form of "veterinarian," a person trained and licensed to practice medicine on animals.
We need to take the dog to the vet.
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
vets, vetting, vetted |
| definition 1: |
(informal) to practice as a veterinarian on.
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| definition 2: |
to give an expert examination or appraisal of; check for faults, errors, disqualifications, or the like.
The boss vets each job applicant himself. |
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