plural appointments
1
: an agreement to meet with someone at a particular time
I'm late for an appointment.
I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow morning at nine o'clock.
dental/dentist's appointments
She made an appointment (to meet) with her professor.
We are calling to confirm your appointment with Dr. Jones. = We are calling to make sure that you will keep your appointment with Dr. Jones.
The museum is open to visitors by appointment only. [=you have to make an appointment to visit the museum]
2
: the act of giving a particular job or position to someone : the act of appointing someone
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?
3
: a job or duty that is given to a person : a position to which someone is appointed
He now holds an appointment from the President.
academic appointments
her appointment as ambassador to Spain
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“Appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/appointment. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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