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Definition of appointment - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
scheduled meetingarrangement to meet or visit someone at a specific time
- She made an appointment with her doctor for Tuesday..
2.
job assignmentposition or job to which someone is appointed
- She accepted an appointment as a professor at the university..
3.
furnishingsDated UK equipment or furnishings, especially in plural formDated UK
- The hotel's appointments were luxurious and comfortable.
Expressions with appointment
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arrange a specific time to meet someone or get a service
I need to make an appointment with my doctor.
book for recording scheduled meetings or events
She checked her appointment book for available dates.
book or software to schedule appointments
She checked her appointment calendar to confirm the meeting time.
arrange a future meeting time with a person offering a service
You should book an appointment with your dentist soon.
only allowed if you have arranged a time before
The doctor sees patients by appointment only.
scheduling two appointments at the same time
I accidentally made a double appointment for 3 PM today.
meeting scheduled at an unusual or late hour
They arranged a midnight appointment to discuss the urgent matter.
fail to attend a scheduled meeting
She missed an appointment with her doctor yesterday.
meeting arranged for personal reasons
She has a personal appointment with her doctor tomorrow.
planned meeting with a health professional for checkup, advice, or treatment
I have a medical appointment with my dentist tomorrow morning.
book or digital tool for planning meetings and events
I checked my appointment diary for free time.
only available when scheduled in advance
The doctor sees patients by appointment only.
planned visit to a medical doctor at an agreed time
I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow morning at nine.
official written document naming someone to a job or position
The company sent her a letter of appointment for the manager role.
television program watched at scheduled time
The finale of the series was appointment television for many fans.
selection or official position of someone chosen to serve as a judge
The president announced a new judicial appointment to the supreme court.
the practice of scheduling time to watch specific TV shows
Game of Thrones was often considered appointment viewing.
temporary job role where someone fills a position until permanently decided
He accepted an acting appointment as department head during the recruitment process.
the act of assigning a commissioner to a position
The commissioner's appointment was announced at the city hall meeting.
appointment by the US President when Senate is in recess
The President made a recess appointment during the Senate's break.
legal document appointing new trustees in a trust
The deed of appointment named Sarah as a new trustee.
legal authority to designate property beneficiaries
The will included a power of appointment clause.
Origin of appointment
Latin, appointare (to arrange)
Terms with appointment included in their meaning
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appointment
arrange to see someone at a specific time
availability
pre-arranged time to meet without appointment
general use
space designated for people to stay until an event or appointment
general use
room where people sit until an event or appointment
entry
enter a place casually or without an appointment
service
person arriving without an appointment
schedule
earlier appointment or commitment that stops someone accepting a new invitation
social
visit informally without appointment
appointment
appoint someone to a role or task
professional meeting
appointment with a professional for advice
meeting
appointment or arrangement
appointment
appoint someone to a position or role
event registration
register for an event or appointment
social
cancel a planned meeting or appointment
unexpected contact
telephone call or visit without prior appointment
availability
available without an appointment or schedule
appointment planning
arrange a specific time for an event or meeting
scheduling
provisionally schedule an event or appointment
scheduling
postpone an arranged event or appointment
medical
follow-up appointment after an initial visit
commerce
appointment where a salesperson talks with a customer about buying
no-appointment service
facility for customers without appointments
accessibility
accessible without an appointment
accessibility
allowing casual visits without appointment
Examples of appointment in a sentence
He scheduled an appointment for next week. His appointment as CEO was announced yesterday. The board confirmed her appointment to the committee. The cabin's appointments included brass lamps and leather chairs. Modern appointments gave the office a polished look.
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- French:rendez-vous, nomination, ...
- German:Termin, Stelle, ...
- Italian:appuntamento, nomina, ...
- Spanish:cita, nombramiento, ...
- Portuguese:compromisso, cargo, ...
- Chinese:预约, 任命, ...
- Japanese:予約, 職, ...
- Arabic:مَوْعِد, مَنْصِب, ...
- Hebrew:תּוֹר, מִנּוּי, ...
- Russian:приём, должность, ...
- Ukrainian:прийом, посада, ...
- Hindi:तय मुलाकात, नियुक्ति, ...
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