appointment

US /əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/
UK /əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/
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1.

an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place

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I have a doctor's appointment at 3 PM.
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She made an appointment to see her lawyer.
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meetingconsultationengagementrendezvousdate
2.

the act of officially choosing someone for a job or position

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His appointment as CEO was announced yesterday.
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The committee is responsible for the appointment of new staff.
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designationselectionnominationcommissioninginstallation
3.

a job or position that someone is given

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He accepted the appointment as head of the department.
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The new appointment will bring fresh perspectives.
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postpositionofficerolejob
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appoint