appointment

[əˈpɔɪntmənt]

appointment Definition

• 1. an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place
• 2. a job or position of responsibility

Using appointment: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "appointment" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I have an appointment with my doctor at 2 pm.

• Example

  She made an appointment to see the dentist next week.

• Example

  He was offered an appointment as CEO of the company.

• Example

  The appointment of the new manager was announced yesterday.

appointment Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for appointment

• meeting
• date
• engagement
• assignation
• position
• job
• post

Phrases with appointment

• keep an appointment

  to attend a previously arranged meeting or engagement

  Example

  I'm sorry, I can't go out tonight. I have to keep an appointment with my boss.

• miss an appointment

  to fail to attend a previously arranged meeting or engagement

  Example

  I missed my appointment with the hairdresser because I overslept.

• political appointment

  a job or position in government that is given to someone based on their political connections rather than their qualifications

  Example

  Many people criticized the president for making political appointments instead of choosing the most qualified candidates.

Origins of appointment

from Old French 'apointement', meaning 'a decision'

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Summary: appointment in Brief

An 'appointment' [əˈpɔɪntmənt] refers to an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place, such as a meeting with a doctor or a business engagement. It can also mean a job or position of responsibility, like the appointment of a new CEO. Phrases like 'keep an appointment' and 'miss an appointment' describe attending or failing to attend a previously arranged meeting. 'Political appointment' refers to a job or position in government given based on political connections rather than qualifications.