How to pronounce vet

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What vet means

verb

Most people know vet in its everyday sense. Here's its other meaning.

To check someone or something closely before saying yes

In a sentence: The club will vet every new member before letting them join.

Where it comes from: It possibly comes from vet, short for veterinarian, from the idea of checking that an animal is sound and healthy.

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