appointment

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/əˈpɔɪntmənt/
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A planned arrangement made for a particular purpose.
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Examples

  • The board announced her appointment as director.
  • An invalid appointment could leave the assets in the trust.
  • The lawyer reviewed the appointment of the beneficiary.
  • She accepted an appointment at the university.
  • Modern appointments made the old train more comfortable.

Similar words

nomination
designation
role
consultation
furnishings
selection
position
meeting
office
fittings

Meanings

Arranged meeting

noun
daily life
neutral
An agreed time to meet or visit someone, often for work or professional help.

Examples

  • I have a doctor’s appointment at three.
  • Can I make an appointment for Friday?
  • She missed her dental appointment.
  • The receptionist moved my appointment to Monday.
  • Do you need an appointment to see the manager?

Similar words

meeting
scheduled visit
consultation

Choosing someone for a role

noun
employment
neutral
The act or decision of selecting someone for a job or official position.

Examples

  • The board announced her appointment as director.
  • His appointment surprised the staff.
  • The appointment of a new judge took months.
  • We welcomed the appointment of two teachers.
  • The committee delayed the appointment until Friday.

Similar words

selection
nomination
designation

Job gained by selection

noun
employment
neutral
A job or office that someone has been chosen to hold.

Examples

  • She accepted an appointment at the university.
  • His new appointment is in the finance ministry.
  • The ambassador will take up her appointment in June.
  • It was a short-term appointment with the research team.
  • He left one appointment for a more senior role.

Similar words

position
post
office
role

Person chosen for a role

noun
employment
neutral
A person who has been selected for a job, viewed in terms of that choice.

Examples

  • The new coach was a popular appointment.
  • Some staff thought he was a risky appointment.
  • She proved to be an excellent appointment.
  • The newspaper called the minister a surprising appointment.
  • Was the director a successful appointment?

Similar words

appointee
new hire
selection

Furnishings and equipment

noun
interiors
formal
The furnishings or equipment provided for a room, building, or vehicle, usually in the plural.

Examples

  • The hotel room had elegant appointments.
  • Modern appointments made the old train more comfortable.
  • The yacht’s appointments included a small kitchen.
  • Guests admired the cabin’s careful appointments.
  • The apartment had simple but useful appointments.

Similar words

furnishings
fittings
equipment

Designation of a property recipient

noun
law
technical
The legal choice of a person to receive property under a power granted by a deed or will.

Examples

  • The will allowed her to make an appointment of the property.
  • The lawyer reviewed the appointment of the beneficiary.
  • An invalid appointment could leave the assets in the trust.
  • The deed limits who may receive an appointment.
  • He challenged the appointment made under the will.

Similar words

designation
nomination

Etymology

From Old French apointement, meaning an agreement or an arranged date. The related verb appoint came to mean settling a matter or selecting someone for a role.

FAQ

What is an appointment?

Usually, it is an arranged time to meet or visit someone.

Can an appointment be a job?

Yes. It can name a position that someone has been chosen to hold.

What does the appointment of a director mean?

It is the decision or process of selecting that person for the role.

Can a person be called an appointment?

Yes. A new hire can be described as a good or surprising appointment.

What are a room’s appointments?

They are its furnishings and fittings.

Does appointment have a legal meaning?

Yes. It can be the designation of someone to receive property under a legal power.

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