Associations to the word «Vet»

Wiktionary

VET, noun. (colloquial) A veterinarian or veterinary surgeon.
VET, noun. (colloquial) (US) A veteran (a former soldier or other member of an armed forces).
VET, verb. To thoroughly check or investigate particularly with regard to providing formal approval.

Dictionary definition

VET, noun. A doctor who practices veterinary medicine.
VET, noun. A person who has served in the armed forces.
VET, verb. Work as a veterinarian; "She vetted for the farms in the area for many years".
VET, verb. Examine carefully; "Someone should vet this report before it goes out".
VET, verb. Provide (a person) with medical care.
VET, verb. Provide veterinary care for.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats