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   Ap·point·ment

   /əˈpointmənt/

   

   noun

   • 1. an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place: "she made an appointment with my receptionist" Similar meetingengagementinterviewarrangementconsultationsessiondaterendezvousassignationtweetupcommitmentfixtureliterary:tryst
   • 2. an act of appointing; assigning a job or position to someone: "prior to her appointment as CEO, she served as the company's chief financial officer" Similar nominationnamingdesignationdesignatinginstallationcommissioningengagementadoptionco-optionselectionchoosingelectionvoting indetailingOpposite rejection
   • ▪ a job or position: "she took up an appointment as head of communications" Similar jobpostpositionsituationemploymentengagementplaceofficestation
   • ▪ a person appointed to a job or position: "government ministers and other political appointments are frequently replaced"
   • 3. furniture or fittings: "the room was spartan in its appointments"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French apointement, from apointer (see appoint).

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2. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › appointmentappointment noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   He was offered an appointment in the Education Department. Miss Green resigned her appointment as our regional representative. The college terminated the appointments of six professors. He spent the first month of his new appointment going through the firm's financial records. This is a permanent appointment, requiring commitment and hard work.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › appointmentappointment definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   appointment meaning: 1. a time you have arranged to meet someone or go somewhere: 2. an occasion when you officially…. Learn more.

4. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › appointmentappointment | meaning of appointment in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   appointment meaning, definition, what is appointment: an arrangement for a meeting at an agree...: Learn more.

5. thecontentauthority.com › blog › meeting-vs-appointmentMeeting vs Appointment: When And How Can You Use Each One?

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   Define Appointment. An appointment is a scheduled time for a specific purpose. Appointments are typically made in advance and can be for a variety of reasons, such as a medical appointment, a job interview, or a meeting with a client. Appointments can be made in person, over the phone, or online.

6. www.wordreference.com › definition › appointmentappointment - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   appointment - WordReference English dictionary, questions, discussion and forums. All Free.

7. thecontentauthority.com › blog › appointment-vsAppointment vs Reservation: Decoding Common Word Mix-Ups

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   An appointment is a meeting that is intended to provide a service or consultation, while a reservation is a request for a product or experience. In this article, we will explore the nuances of appointments and reservations, and provide guidance on when to use each term in the appropriate context. Define Appointment

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › appointmentAPPOINTMENT definition | Cambridge Essential American Dictionary

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   APPOINTMENT meaning: 1. a time that you have arranged to see someone: 2. a job. Learn more.