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appointment
noun(ap-point-ment)
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
Synonyms: assignment, designation, naming,
Examples:
The appointment had to be approved by the whole committee.
appointment
noun(ap-point-ment)
(usually in the plural) furnishings and equipment (especially for a ship or hotel)
Synonyms: fitting,
appointment
noun(ap-point-ment)
a person who is appointed to a job or position
Synonyms: appointee,
appointment
noun(ap-point-ment)
a meeting arranged in advance
Synonyms: date, engagement,
appointment
noun(ap-point-ment)
(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.
appointment
noun(ap-point-ment)
the job to which you are (or hope to be) appointed
Examples:
He applied for an appointment in the treasury.

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