Appointed
/əˈpɔɪntɪd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo officially choose someone for a job or position.
/əˈpɔɪntɪd/
To assign a job or position to someone.
She was appointed to the board of directors.
💡 Simply: To give someone a job.
More Examples
He appointed his son as his successor.
How It's Used
"The CEO appointed a new marketing director."
"The president appointed a new ambassador to France."
Officially chosen or selected; fixed.
/əˈpɔɪntɪd/
Describing something that has been assigned or selected.
The appointed day arrived quickly.
💡 Simply: Chosen or set.
More Examples
They met at the appointed place.
How It's Used
"The appointed time for the meeting is 2 PM."
From Old French *appointer, from *a- + pointer, from Latin *punctum "point". Originally meaning "to point to" or "designate," it evolved to its current meaning.
Historically, the word has maintained a consistent meaning of assignment or designation, though the contexts have broadened to include more modern professions and roles.
Memory tip
Think of 'pointing' to someone as choosing them.
Word Origin
"To point to; designate."