appointment

ap·point·ment

noun \ə-ˈpȯint-mənt\

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>

Examples of APPOINTMENT

1. I'm late for an appointment.
2. I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow morning at nine o'clock.
3. The court ordered the appointment of an attorney to represent the child.
4. the appointment of a committee
5. the appointment of the new secretary of state
6. Did he get his job by appointment or election?
7. He now holds an appointment from the President.
8. her appointment as ambassador to Spain

First Known Use of APPOINTMENT

15th century

Related to APPOINTMENT

Synonyms: assignment, commission, designation

Antonyms: discharge, dismissal, dismission, expulsion, firing

Related Words: billet, gig, job, office, place, position, situation, spot, station; authorization, delegation, deputation, emplacement, placement, ranking; anointing, anointment, induction, installation, installment (also instalment), instating, investiture, investment, ordination; choice, choosing, destination, election, nomination, picking, selection, singling (out)

Near Antonyms: blackball, rejection; deposition, dethronement, ejection, eviction, ouster, overthrow, removal

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Rhymes with APPOINTMENT

anointment