appointment
uh-POYNT-mehnt
Appointment (noun) means a prearranged meeting at a specific time. Example: “I have a dentist appointment at three o'clock.”
noun
1
A prearranged meeting at a specific time.
"I have a dentist appointment at three o'clock."
"She booked an appointment with her doctor for next week."
"I can't meet you at noon because I have an appointment at the garage."
2
The act of officially choosing someone for a job or position, or the position itself.
"His appointment as head of department was announced today."
"The board welcomed her appointment as the new finance director."
"He took up his appointment at the university in September."
How to use appointment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA scheduled meeting, or the act of officially placing someone in a role.
Common pairings
book an appointment
miss an appointment
political appointment
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Etymology
From Old French appointement, from apointier ("to arrange, appoint"), plus -ment.
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What does “appointment” mean?
The word “appointment” means a prearranged meeting at a specific time. In plain terms, a scheduled meeting, or the act of officially placing someone in a role.
How do you pronounce “appointment”?
“Appointment” is pronounced uh-POYNT-mehnt (/əˈpɔɪnt.mɛnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “appointment” in a sentence?
Here is “appointment” used in a sentence: “I have a dentist appointment at three o'clock.”
What is the opposite of “appointment”?
The opposite of “appointment” — its antonyms — is dismissal.
What part of speech is “appointment”?
“Appointment” is a noun.
Where does the word “appointment” come from?
The word “appointment” comes from Old French. From Old French appointement, from apointier ("to arrange, appoint"), plus -ment.
Is “appointment” a common word?
“Appointment” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “appointment” have?
“Appointment” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a prearranged meeting at a specific time.
What is the difference between an appointment and a meeting?
An appointment is usually a fixed, one-to-one arrangement at a set time, with a doctor, dentist, or adviser, booked in advance for you specifically. A meeting is broader, often involving several people to discuss or decide something. Every appointment is a kind of meeting, but not every meeting is an appointment.
What is the difference between an appointment and a reservation?
An appointment reserves someone's time; a professional agrees to see you at a set moment. A reservation holds a thing or place for you, such as a restaurant table, hotel room, or seat. You make an appointment with a person and a reservation for a resource.
What is an example of an appointment?
Typical examples include a doctor's or dentist's appointment, a haircut booked for a certain time, a meeting with a bank adviser, or a scheduled interview. In each case the key features are the same: a specific time, agreed in advance, set aside for you.
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