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| vet [ vet ] |
noun (plural vets) |
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Same as veterinarian
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verb (past and past participle vet·ted, present participle vet·ting, 3rd person present singular vets) |
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1. transitive verb check up on somebody or something: to subject somebody or something to a careful examination or scrutiny, especially when this involves determining suitability for something
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2. transitive verb veterinary medicine examine animal: to examine or treat an animal
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3. intransitive verb U.S. veterinary medicine practice veterinary medicine: to practice as a veterinarian
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| [Mid-19th century. Shortening of veterinary or veterinarian] |
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