appointment

noun
UK: /əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/
US: /əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/

  1. A time you have arranged to meet someone or go somewhere.

    1. I have an appointment with the doctor next week. [ ] [ ]
    2. She missed her appointment because the traffic was really terrible today. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of officially choosing someone for a job or position.

    1. His appointment as team leader was a surprise to everyone. [ ] [ ]
    2. The appointment of the new CEO will be announced at the press conference tomorrow. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

selection engagement nomination assignment meeting
appointment transitive-verb

  1. To officially choose someone for a job or position.

    1. The governor appointed her to the committee. [ ] [ ]
    2. He was appointed chairman of the board at the annual general meeting last week. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "appointment" in English means: A time you have arranged to meet someone or go somewhere., The act of officially choosing someone for a job or position..

The phonetic transcription of "appointment" is /əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/ in British English and /əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "appointment": selection, engagement, nomination, assignment, meeting.

Example usage of "appointment": "I have an appointment with the doctor next week.". More examples on the page.