appointment
noun
ap·point·ment
ə-ˈpȯint-mənt 
1
: an arrangement for a meeting : engagement
She has an appointment for an interview tomorrow.
2
: equipment, furnishings
—usually plural
expensive homes with luxurious appointments
3
: a nonelective office or position
holds an academic appointment
4
a
: an act of appointing someone or something : designation
b
law
: the designation by virtue of a vested power of a person to enjoy an estate
Examples of appointment in a Sentence
I'm late for an appointment.
I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow morning at nine o'clock.
The court ordered the appointment of an attorney to represent the child.
the appointment of a committee
the appointment of the new secretary of state
Did he get his job by appointment or election?
He now holds an appointment from the President.
her appointment as ambassador to Spain
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Kate Payne, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
From keeping track of appointments and noticing when to restock household essentials to remembering family milestones, these behind-the-scenes efforts are crucial.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Ten Holder’s appointment comes as the advisory group has been expanding its reach towards finance.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 9 Jan. 2025
The executive ranks of the cable network entity being spun off from Comcast/NBCUniversal later this year are being filled in with a few appointments, including Val Boreland as head of entertainment.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appointment. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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appointment
noun
ap·point·ment
ə-ˈpȯint-mənt
1
: the act or an instance of appointing
holds office by appointment
2
: a position or office to which a person is named
holds an appointment from the president
3
: an agreement to meet at a fixed time
an appointment with the dentist
4
: furnishings
—usually used in plural
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