vet

²vet

verb

vet·tedvet·ting

Definition of VET

transitive verb

1

a : to provide veterinary care for (an animal) or medical care for (a person) b : to subject (a person or animal) to a physical examination or checkup

2

a : to subject to usually expert appraisal or correction <vet a manuscript> b : to evaluate for possible approval or acceptance <vet the candidates for a position>

— vet·ter noun

Examples of VET

1. They vetted her thoroughly before offering her the job.
2. The book was vetted by several different editors.
3. He's already vetted the plan, so we can start right away.

First Known Use of VET

1891