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Definition vet in American English

vet verb

[transitive] verb
/vet/
1

to check someone's character or reputation to find out if they are appropriate for a particular job

Example

They have to vet individuals who work with children.

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2

to examine something in order to decide if it is allowed

Example

Party officials vetted every story that went into the paper.

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Definition vet in American English