appointment
noun
ap·point·ment
ə-ˈpȯint-mənt 
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
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 on the Web
The first step is to call the office at 913-599-5000 to schedule an appointment.
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Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2024
Khurshid wished for a more customary system, the sort that promised, say, a 20-minute appointment at 10 a.m. to talk about three things.
—Samanth Subramanian Vikas Adam Tanya Pérez Zachary Mouton, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Halbert’s appointment comes a month after F2 acquired Sky Marketing Consulting group.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
Letta’s ideas would be taken up only after this year’s EU parliament elections and the appointment of a new executive commission.
—Samuel Petrequin, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
The council then will have 60 days to decide whether to fill the seats through special election or appointment.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
In February, the Czech Philharmonic announced the appointment of Rattle as its next principal guest conductor for a five-year term, effective with the upcoming 2024-2025 season.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
Garcia’s appointment represents a fundamental Kent principle: give opportunities to people who have invested in your success.
—Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
In September, the state Senate in a party-line vote rejected the appointment of Wolfe.
—Journal Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2024
Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2024
Khurshid wished for a more customary system, the sort that promised, say, a 20-minute appointment at 10 a.m. to talk about three things.
—Samanth Subramanian Vikas Adam Tanya Pérez Zachary Mouton, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Halbert’s appointment comes a month after F2 acquired Sky Marketing Consulting group.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
Letta’s ideas would be taken up only after this year’s EU parliament elections and the appointment of a new executive commission.
—Samuel Petrequin, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
The council then will have 60 days to decide whether to fill the seats through special election or appointment.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
In February, the Czech Philharmonic announced the appointment of Rattle as its next principal guest conductor for a five-year term, effective with the upcoming 2024-2025 season.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
Garcia’s appointment represents a fundamental Kent principle: give opportunities to people who have invested in your success.
—Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
In September, the state Senate in a party-line vote rejected the appointment of Wolfe.
—Journal Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appointment. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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appointment
noun
ap·point·ment
ə-ˈpȯint-mənt
1
: the act or an instance of appointing
holds office by appointment
2
: a position or office to which a person is named
holds an appointment from the president
3
: an agreement to meet at a fixed time
an appointment with the dentist
4
: furnishings
—usually used in plural
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