appointment

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

4a : 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

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They were emboldened to do so by Mr Trump’s appointment of Justice Brett Kavanaugh, which gave America’s highest court a solidly conservative majority. — The Economist, "What explains Donald Trump’s war on late-term abortions?," 22 Aug. 2019 The City Council unanimously approved Segura’s appointment as interim fire chief Monday with minimal discussion. — Priscella Vega, Daily Pilot, "A month after retiring, Dave Segura is back at the helm of the H.B. Fire Department as interim chief," 20 Aug. 2019 Gover emphasizes that Harjo’s appointment as U.S. Poet Laureate both validates her talent as a poet as well as the Native American experience and worldview. — Élan Young, Smithsonian, "Joy Harjo’s New Poetry Collection Brings Native Issues to the Forefront," 13 Aug. 2019 The government has been eyeing overhauls to the financial sector, along with other sectors, since Abiy Ahmed’s appointment as prime minister. — Haleluya Hadero, Quartz Africa, "Ethiopia’s financial reforms hold promise for its diaspora business community," 10 Aug. 2019 While the announcement took many by surprise, few felt shocked about Fitzgerald’s appointment to the office, who was deputy chief at the time and had served Orange County Fire Rescue for nearly 40 years. — Joe Mario Pedersen, orlandosentinel.com, "Orange County fire chief’s first two months: putting out fires and preparing for more," 7 Aug. 2019 Boris Johnson’s appointment of a cabinet full of Brexit hardliners will be alarming for anybody concerned about the possibility of a no-deal Brexit, and the stewardship of the UK’s economy and public services. — Craig Berry, Quartz, "Boris Johnson’s hard Brexit cabinet actually makes a soft Brexit more likely," 26 July 2019 Gohmert aggressively questioned Mueller on his relationship with former FBI Director James Comey, another figure in the Russia saga whose firing triggered Mueller’s appointment. — NBC News, "Mueller and Comey were close, but not that close, Comey said," 25 July 2019 The announcement of Brown’s appointment comes a month after the district removed Lincoln’s previous principal, Jose Soto-Ramos, and three assistant principals from their positions for unspecified reasons. — Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Montgomery Middle School principal is chosen to lead Lincoln High," 18 July 2019

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appointment

noun

English Language Learners Definition of appointment

: 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

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appointment

noun

ap·point·ment | \ ə-ˈpȯint-mənt

Kids Definition of appointment

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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