An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place
“Fritz had made an appointment with my accountant to examine our books in order to reassure himself that all was in order.”
An act of choosing or assigning someone (or something) for a given role or job
“Accordingly, the purchaser would be warned to insist on the appointment of a second trustee for his own protection.”
A job, role or position that one has been appointed to
“In 1850, he returned to Ireland to take up an appointment as Archbishop of Armagh.”
A person who has been given, or chosen for, a job or position
“King County Council member Pete von Reichbauer announced Johnson as the chosen appointment for the seat Reeves vacated seat in December.”
An act of assigning or entrusting something to someone
“A letter, stating that an appointment of funds to pay a debt, due from the defendant to the plaintiff had been made.”
(appointments) Fixtures or fittings
“Platinum sinks and imported marble countertops illustrate the yacht's luxurious appointments.”
The act of inaugurating, or inducting into office or a position
An act of reserving accommodation, a ticket, etc. in advance
The process of finding candidates for a post in an organization or team
The action of distributing or supplying something
A group of people appointed to undertake a mission or take part in a formal process on behalf of a larger group
An agreement with someone to do something
A chance to take part or succeed in something
The fact of being pushed or advanced to a more favourable situation
One's social rank or position
An informal group discussion, especially one in which the frank exchange of personal feelings is encouraged
A formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically one that takes place over several days
The period during which an office or position is held
A conventionally defined time interval in a schedule, typically for appointments
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