noun
appointment
uh-POYNT-mehnt
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."
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."
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
Word Forms
appointments plural
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Etymology
From Old French appointement, from apointier ("to arrange, appoint"), plus -ment.