~ 1
■ noun chiefly Brit. a ~erinary surgeon.
■ verb ( ~s , ~ting , ~ted ) check or examine very carefully.
↘ Brit. investigate (someone) thoroughly to ensure that they are suitable for a job.
Origin
C19: abbrev. of ~erinary or ~erinarian .
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~ 2
■ noun N. Amer. informal a ~eran.