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vet

noun verb

A veterinarian or veterinary surgeon.

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Word Facts

Word length
3
Starts with
V
Ends with
T
Contains
E
Scrabble score
6
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

/vɛt/

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noun

  1. A veterinarian or veterinary surgeon.

noun

  1. A veteran (a former soldier or other member of an armed forces).

verb

  1. To thoroughly check or investigate particularly with regard to providing formal approval.

    “The FBI vets all nominees to the Federal bench.”

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Example Sentences

The FBI vets all nominees to the Federal bench.

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