vets

Checks out thoroughly

Vets is the plural of vet, which has two common meanings.

A vet is a veterinarian—a doctor who treats animals: The vets at the clinic specialize in exotic birds.

A vet is also a military veteran: Vietnam vets marched in the parade.

As a verb, to vet is to examine carefully for suitability: The campaign vets all potential donors.

medical

veterinarian

Doctor for animals

diagnosis · surgery · spay · neuter · microchip · deworming · stethoscope · anesthesia · prescription · treatment

verify

background check

Investigation of someone's history

due diligence · qualifications · experience · certification · validation · confirmation · authenticity · legitimacy · trustworthiness · approval

military

service

Aid or maintenance

  • combatArmed hostile engagement
  • deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
  • VAVeterans' federal department

discharge · PTSD · benefits · memorial · retired · war · wounded · honorable · GI Bill · VFW

Categories
Opposites
EXPERIENCE LEVEL (veterans)

vetsrookies

Inexperienced beginners in profession

newbies · beginners · novices · newcomers · greenhorns

MEDICAL SPECIALTY (veterinarians)

vetsdoctors

Licensed medical practitioners

physicians · MDs · medical doctors · pediatricians · general practitioners

SCRUTINY (verb: to examine)

vetsrubber-stamps

Approves perfunctorily

ignores · overlooks · neglects · skips

Phrases
Family

vet, veteran, vetting, veterans, vetted, veterinary, veterinarians, vettings

Familiarity
Top 50,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G