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appointment
noun ap·point·ment \ə-ˈpȯint-mənt\
: an agreement to meet with someone at a particular time
: the act of giving a particular job or position to someone : the act of appointing someone
: a job or duty that is given to a person : a position to which someone is appointed
Full Definition of APPOINTMENT
1
a : an act of appointing : designation b : the designation by virtue of a vested power of a person to enjoy an estate
2
: an arrangement for a meeting : engagement <an appointment for an interview>
3
: equipment, furnishings —usually used in plural <expensive homes with luxurious appointments>
4
: a nonelective office or position <holds an academic appointment>
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First Known Use of APPOINTMENT
15th century
Related to APPOINTMENT
- Synonyms
- assignment, commission, designation
- Antonyms
- discharge, dismissal, dismission, expulsion, firing
Rhymes with APPOINTMENT
APPOINTMENT Defined for Kids
appointment
noun ap·point·ment \ə-ˈpȯint-mənt\
Definition of APPOINTMENT for Kids
1
: an agreement to meet at a fixed time <an eight-o'clock doctor's appointment>
2
: the act of choosing for a position or office or of being chosen for a position or office <She became less popular after her appointment as director.>
3
: a position or office to which a person is named <her appointment as ambassador>
4
appointments plural : furnishings
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