appointment

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   An arrangement to meet someone or be somewhere at a set time.

   I made an appointment to see the dentist on Friday.

2. 2
   noun

   The act of choosing someone for a job or official position.

   Her appointment as head of the department surprised no one.

3. 3
   noun

   A job or position that someone is chosen for.

   He applied for an appointment in the treasury.

From Middle English appoyntement, apoyntement, from Old French appointement, equivalent to appoint + -ment.

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