I. ˈvet noun
Date: 1862
: veterinarian , veterinary
II. transitive verb
( vet·ted ; vet·ting )
Date: 1891
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
III. adjective or noun
Date: 1848
: veteran