VET

vet

Noun

  1. A veterinarian or veterinary surgeon.

Noun (etymology 2)

  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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