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vet

 

[ vet ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

animal care

A veterinary surgeon or a veterinarian; a doctor who has been trained to protect the health of animals.

Synonyms

animal doctor, veterinarian

Examples of usage

  • The vet examined the sick dog.
  • I took my cat to the vet for a check-up.
Context #2 | Noun

military

A veteran, especially a former member of the armed forces.

Synonyms

ex-serviceman, veteran

Examples of usage

  • The ceremony honored the vets who fought in the war.
  • He is a vet with years of experience in the military.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To thoroughly examine or investigate something, especially before approving it.

Synonyms

check, examine, screen

Examples of usage

  • Before buying a used car, make sure to vet it properly.
  • The committee will vet all the candidates before making a decision.

Translations

Translations of the word "vet" in other languages:

🇵🇹 veterinário

🇮🇳 पशु चिकित्सक

🇩🇪 Tierarzt

🇮🇩 dokter hewan

🇺🇦 ветеринар

🇵🇱 weterynarz

🇯🇵 獣医 (じゅうい)

🇫🇷 vétérinaire

🇪🇸 veterinario

🇹🇷 veteriner

🇰🇷 수의사

🇸🇦 طبيب بيطري

🇨🇿 veterinář

🇸🇰 veterinár

🇨🇳 兽医

🇸🇮 veterinar

🇮🇸 dýralæknir

🇰🇿 ветеринар

🇬🇪 ვეტერინარი

🇦🇿 baytar

🇲🇽 veterinario

Etymology

The word 'vet' originated as an abbreviation of 'veterinarian', which dates back to the mid-17th century. It later evolved to also refer to veterans of the military. In modern usage, 'vet' is commonly used in both contexts, reflecting its dual meaning in animal care and military service.

See also: veto.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,082, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.