Pronunciation

/əˈpaɪnt/

Definitions

Noun

• Appointment: A scheduled meeting or engagement, often with a professional or official. For example: “The doctor’s appointment is at 2 PM.”
• Appointment (as a job or role): The act of designating someone to a position or task. For example: “He was appointed the new CEO of the company.”

Verb

• To appoint: To officially assign or name someone to a position or role. For example: “The manager appointed John as the project lead.”
• To make an appointment: To schedule a meeting or engagement. For example: “I need to make an appointment with the dentist.”

Phrases

• “Schedule an appointment” means to arrange a specific time for a meeting.
• “Without appointment” refers to not having made a prior arrangement.
• “Appoint someone to a committee” is a way to say they will join a group.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She had several appointments lined up for her busy workday.”
• Verb: “The president appointed three new judges to the Supreme Court.”
• Phrasal Verb: “I’ll call back later when it’s convenient for us to appoint a meeting.”

Synonyms

• Name
• Appoint someone
• Assign
• Nominate
• Commission
• Designate
• Set aside (for a meeting)
• Schedule
• Engage