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
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On the agenda were appointments by Henyard of Darryl Stroud as the village’s police chief and Max Solomon as village attorney.
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Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
The percentage of appointments in the more recent two years made to women is a smaller percentage than in prior years.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 3 Feb. 2025
The most significant proposals would eliminate primaries for an office when two or fewer candidates are running, and would change the rules governing whether unexpected vacancies are filled by special election or council appointment.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
For information on how to book an appointment or search materials, go to www.library.miami.edu/specialcollections or phone 305-284-9552.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
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Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
The percentage of appointments in the more recent two years made to women is a smaller percentage than in prior years.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 3 Feb. 2025
The most significant proposals would eliminate primaries for an office when two or fewer candidates are running, and would change the rules governing whether unexpected vacancies are filled by special election or council appointment.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
For information on how to book an appointment or search materials, go to www.library.miami.edu/specialcollections or phone 305-284-9552.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appointment. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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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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