1. a veterinarian; a doctor who treats animals
Usage: informal
2. a person who served in the armed forces
Usage: informal

1. to examine or investigate someone or something carefully
2. to provide medical care to an animal

Examples

• We took our sick cat to the vet.
• My grandfather is a Vietnam War vet.
• The company will vet all job candidates thoroughly.
• She vets rescue dogs at the animal shelter.
• The vet examined the horse’s injured leg.
• Security personnel vet visitors before they enter the building.
• Many vets struggle with post-traumatic stress.