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
Synonyms
- assignment
- commission
- designation
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Example Sentences
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 See More
Recent Examples on the Web Whalen has served as a member of the company’s board of directors since June 2019 and will continue following her appointment. 
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2022 His business acumen led to his appointment as the chair of the economic-development team for Edo State. David Frum, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2022 Studio Ramsay Global also recently announced its first key executive appointment: Cyrus Farrokh, who will serve as senior vice president heading up worldwide strategy and U.S. operations. Selome Hailu, Variety, 14 Sep. 2022 His appointment to the board is pending one final sign-off from the English Football League. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2022 Soon dinner on Sunday became our regular appointment, and my mother stopped phoning her to thank her for feeding me. Darryl Pinckney, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 Aside from her volunteer work with Laurel, Ruhlman volunteered at University Hospitals for nearly eight decades, culminating in her appointment as a Lifetime Trustee. cleveland, 9 Sep. 2022 By Gerrad Hall Congratulations on your appointment as host. Ew Staff, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2022 His conditional appointment would later be extended for a second year. BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 See More
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2022 His business acumen led to his appointment as the chair of the economic-development team for Edo State. David Frum, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2022 Studio Ramsay Global also recently announced its first key executive appointment: Cyrus Farrokh, who will serve as senior vice president heading up worldwide strategy and U.S. operations. Selome Hailu, Variety, 14 Sep. 2022 His appointment to the board is pending one final sign-off from the English Football League. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2022 Soon dinner on Sunday became our regular appointment, and my mother stopped phoning her to thank her for feeding me. Darryl Pinckney, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 Aside from her volunteer work with Laurel, Ruhlman volunteered at University Hospitals for nearly eight decades, culminating in her appointment as a Lifetime Trustee. cleveland, 9 Sep. 2022 By Gerrad Hall Congratulations on your appointment as host. Ew Staff, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2022 His conditional appointment would later be extended for a second year. BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
see appoint
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4
Phrases Containing appointment
Kids Definition
appointment
noun
ap·point·ment ə-ˈpȯint-mənt
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
appointment
noun
1
as in job
the state or fact of being chosen for a position or duty the appointment of the mayor's husband to the Board of Health came as a surprise Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- job
- commission
- election
- assignment
- nomination
- office
- designation
- position
- induction
- situation
- placement
- delegation
- station
- gig
- authorization
- deputation
- ordination
- ranking
- installation
- spot
- selection
- investment
- choice
- investiture
- anointment
- anointing
- installment
- place
- choosing
- billet
- destination
- picking
- emplacement
- instalment
- instating
- singling (out)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- dismissal
- discharge
- expulsion
- firing
- removal
- rejection
- dismission
- deposition
- ouster
- eviction
- ejection
- overthrow
- dethronement
- blackball
2
as in date
an agreement to be present at a specified time and place I have a dental appointment for two o'clock tomorrow afternoon Synonyms & Similar Words
- date
- rendezvous
- assignation
- meeting
- schedule
- visit
- engagement
- interview
- tryst
- arrangement
- invitation
- call
- get-together
3
as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay loved her latest appointment as an aide at the governor's office Synonyms & Similar Words
- position
- job
- post
- employment
- office
- place
- situation
- function
- capacity
- connection
- employ
- berth
- work
- calling
- profession
- career
- occupation
- billet
- spot
- business
- vocation
- posting
- duty
- task
- service
- practice
- mission
- engagement
- trade
- pursuit
- gig
- racket
- living
- line
- livelihood
- lifework
- practise
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- avocation
- unemployment
- joblessness
4
as in furnishings
appointments plural the movable articles (such as tables and chairs) in a room the yacht's staterooms have the most luxurious appointments imaginable Synonyms & Similar Words
- furnishings
- furniture
- things
- effects
- holdings
- moveables
- case goods
- belongings
- cabinetwork
- movables
- possessions
- chattels
- gear
- goods
- paraphernalia
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- fixtures
- built-ins