Appointment
/əˈpɔɪntmənt/
Definitions
2 meaningsAn arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place.
/əˈpɔɪntmənt/
A scheduled meeting or engagement.
I have an appointment with the dentist.
💡 Simply: A meeting you planned.
More Examples
She missed her appointment.
How It's Used
"I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow morning."
"We have an important appointment with the client at 2 pm."
The act of officially assigning someone to a job or position.
/əˈpɔɪntmənt/
The act of assigning someone to a position or role.
His appointment as CEO was widely celebrated.
💡 Simply: Giving someone a job.
More Examples
The committee made several appointments.
How It's Used
"The president made several key appointments to his cabinet."
From Old French *appointement, from appointer 'to appoint'. Ultimately from Latin *appuntare.
The word has maintained a consistent meaning throughout its history, primarily related to scheduled meetings and official assignments.
Memory tip
Think of 'pointing' to a time on a calendar.