Appointing
/əˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
verbBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
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Definitions
1
To officially assign someone to a job, role, or position.
/əˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
verbneutralBeginner
General
To assign a position or task to someone.
The committee is appointing a new chair.
💡 Simply: To choose someone for a job.
More Examples
2
She was appointed to the board of directors.
How It's Used
Business
"The CEO is appointing a new marketing manager."
Government
"The President is appointing a new Supreme Court Justice."
From the verb "appoint," which comes from Old French "appointer" meaning "to set a meeting," ultimately from Latin "apponere" (to put to, add to).
The word's usage has remained consistent over time, referring to formal assignments of roles and responsibilities.
Memory tip
Think of 'pointing' to someone as the chosen one.
Practice
Base: appoint
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Usage
20%Spoken
80%Written