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noun ap·point·ment \ ə-ˈpȯint-mənt \

Definition of appointment

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

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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

Recent Examples of appointment from the Web

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the software update earlier this month, and is recommending patients and doctors discuss the update at patients' next appointments.

— lisa schencker, chicagotribune.com, "Abbott releases fixes for troubled heart devices," 30 Aug. 2017
Best Hair Salon: Salon U | Multiple locations | 205.870.8708 | salonustyle.com | Each appointment at Salon U begins with a professional consultation.

— birmingham magazine, AL.com, "Shop & Splurge: the results of 2017 Best of Birmingham," 28 Aug. 2017
SCHOOL DISTRICTS ENCINITAS The Encinitas Union School District met in closed session Tuesday and then in open session, reported the appointment of Dr. Karla Groth as the director of curriculum, instruction and accountability.

— laura groch, sandiegouniontribune.com, "How they voted, Aug. 27," 27 Aug. 2017
As part of his appointment, Comey will start the school year with an address to the University and discuss issues with the university's community through a series of lectures.

— christina coleman, Essence.com, "Former FBI Director James Comey Will Deliver Howard University's Opening Convocation Keynote Speech," 23 Aug. 2017
The appointment of ICCAS founder Andy Gómez as interim director seems to have added fuel to the fire.

— nora gámez torres, miamiherald, "University of Miami president promises exiles no agreements will be established with Cuban universities," 18 Aug. 2017
A free taxi had pulled up to the shelter, waiting to take Anthony to a dialysis appointment at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

— alden woods, azcentral, "$200 from home: Renters in the housing crisis are often stuck between help and affordability," 17 Aug. 2017
Hence the strategic appointment of Hope Hicks, the 28-year-old Trump aide who has risen from campaign staffer to one of the president’s closest confidantes.

— tina nguyen, The Hive, "Hope Hicks, Trump Whisperer, Appointed Interim Communications Director," 16 Aug. 2017
For three or four days prior to your appointment, stay out of the shower.

— rebecca dolan, Esquire, "The Guy's Guide to Coloring Your Hair," 9 Aug. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of appointment

see appoint

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First Known Use: 15th century

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appointment Synonyms

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

APPOINTMENT Defined for English Language Learners

appointment

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Definition of appointment for English Language Learners

: 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