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| 1. | [ noun ] the act of putting a person into a non-elective position | |
| Synonyms: | designation naming assignment | |
| Examples: | "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee" |
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| Related terms: | decision nomination delegacy ordination co-option recognition delegate name | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (usually plural) furnishings and equipment (especially for a ship or hotel) | |
| Synonyms: | fitting | |
| Related terms: | furnishings plural | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a meeting arranged in advance | |
| Synonyms: | date engagement | |
| Examples: | "she asked how to avoid kissing at the end of a date" |
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| Related terms: | meeting tryst blind_date double_date date go_steady | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (work) the job to which you are (or hope to be) appointed | |
| Examples: | "he applied for an appointment in the treasury" |
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| Related terms: | occupation job | |
| 5. | [ noun ] a person who is appointed to a job or position | |
| Synonyms: | appointee | |
| Related terms: | person appoint | |
| 6. | [ noun ] (law) the act of disposing of property by virtue of the power of appointment | |
| Examples: | "she allocated part of the trust to her church by appointment" |
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| Related terms: | disposal law | |
| Similar spelling: |
appointee appointed appointive |
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