ap·point·ment

ap·point·ment
/əˈpoıntmənt/ noun, pl -ments
1 : an agreement to meet with someone at a particular time
[count]

I'm late for an appointment.

I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow morning at nine o'clock.

dental/dentist's appointments

She made an appointment (to meet) with her professor.

We are calling to confirm your appointment with Dr. Jones. = We are calling to make sure that you will keep your appointment with Dr. Jones.

[noncount]

The museum is open to visitors by appointment only. [=you have to make an appointment to visit the museum]

2 [noncount] : the act of giving a particular job or position to someone : the act of appointing someone

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?

3 [count] : a job or duty that is given to a person : a position to which someone is appointed

He now holds an appointment from the President.

academic appointments

her appointment as ambassador to Spain


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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