vet

vet
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(esp. BrE) noun ⇨ See also ↑veterinarian
ADJECTIVE
qualified
chief
practising/practicing
country (BrE), local
emergency
VERB + VET
call, call out (BrE), contact

I think we'll have to call the vet.

consult, go to, see, take sth to

We had to take the dog to the vet.

speak to, talk to
VET + VERB
recommend sth
examine sth, treat sth
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verb
ADVERB
carefully
fully, thoroughly
PREPOSITION
for

All goods are carefully vetted for quality before they leave the factory.

PHRASES
vetting procedure (esp. BrE)

We are introducing new security vetting procedures.


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