vet
UK: vet | US: vet
n. 1. a veterinarian (professional who treats animals)
n. 2. a veteran (someone with long experience, especially in military service)
vt. 1. to examine or evaluate carefully (e.g., a candidate's background)
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The word "vet" is a clipped form of two distinct Latin-derived terms: "veterinarian" (animal doctor) and "veteran" (experienced person). Both share the Latin root vetus (old), reflecting the idea of accumulated experience—whether in medicine or military service. The verb sense ("to vet") emerged in the early 20th century, metaphorically extending the scrutiny applied to medical or military evaluations.
The vet treated my dog’s injured paw.
He is a Vietnam vet and often shares wartime stories.
The committee will vet all applicants before the interview.
She took her cat to the vet for an annual checkup.
Journalists must vet their sources to ensure accuracy.