vetted
ˈvɛtɪd
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Definition of vetted - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

reviewcarefully checked for accuracy, quality, or suitability
  • All candidates are vetted before the interview.
  • The vetted report was released to shareholders.
  • She submitted a vetted résumé to the hiring manager.
screened scrutinized verified
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Origin of vetted

English, vet (veterinarian) + ed (past tense)

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  1. French:vérifié, ...
  2. German:überprüft, ...
  3. Italian:verificato, ...
  4. Spanish:evaluado, ...
  5. Portuguese:verificado, ...
  6. Chinese:经过审查的, ...
  7. Japanese:精査された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُدَقَّق, ...
  9. Hebrew:בָּדוּק, ...
  10. Russian:проверенный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:перевірений, ...
  12. Hindi:समीक्षित, ...
vet
vɛt
vetting

Definition of vet - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
animal doctorperson qualified to treat animals
  • The vet prescribed medication for the dog's illness..
veterinarian
2.
militaryUSperson who served in the militaryUS
  • The vet shared stories from his time in the army.
ex-serviceman veteran

Verb

1.
evaluate suitabilitytr.investigate someone thoroughly to assess suitabilitytr.
  • She was vetted for the top-secret position..
assess examine screen
2.
animaltr.provide medical care to animalstr.
  • The doctor vets sick pets at the shelter.
attend heal treat
3.
animalsintr.work as a veterinarianintr.
  • She vets at the local animal clinic.
minister practice treat
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examine candidates' backgrounds and qualifications
The committee will vet the candidates before the final interview.
evaluate the application for suitability
They need to vet the application to ensure it meets all criteria.
evaluate the proposal's feasibility
Experts were called to vet the proposal for the new project.
examine carefully for accuracy or quality
The committee will vet out all the applications.
check for accuracy or validity
They need to vet through the data before publishing.

Origin of vet

Latin, veterinae (beasts of burden)

Examples of vet in a sentence

  • Our vet recommended a new diet for the cat.
  • The vet attended the military reunion.
  • A vet often faces challenges adjusting to civilian life.
  • The company vets all new employees thoroughly.
  • He was vetted before being allowed to join the team.
  • She vets horses on nearby farms.

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  1. French:vétérinaire, examiner, ...
  2. German:Tierarzt, überprüfen, ...
  3. Italian:veterinario, valutare, ...
  4. Spanish:veterinario, evaluar, ...
  5. Portuguese:médico veterinário, avaliar, ...
  6. Chinese:兽医, 审查, ...
  7. Japanese:獣医, 調査する, ...
  8. Arabic:طَبيب بَيْطَري, دَقَّقَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:וֶטֶרִינָר, לִבְדּוֹק, ...
  10. Russian:ветеринар, проверять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ветеринар, оцінювати, ...
  12. Hindi:पशु चिकित्सक, जांच करना, ...

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