Appointment (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of putting a person into a non-elective position; "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The board of directors made the appointment of the new CEO after a thorough interview process.
- Her appointment as the head of the department was met with both praise and criticism from her colleagues.
- The president's appointment of the new judge was widely seen as a strategic move to influence the court's decisions.
- The appointment of the new manager was delayed due to disagreements among the shareholders.
- The university's appointment of the renowned professor was a major coup for the institution.
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Meaning 2
The job to which you are (or hope to be) appointed; "he applied for an appointment in the treasury".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- She received her dream appointment as the CEO of the company after years of hard work and dedication.
- He had always hoped for an appointment to a senior role in the government, but it never materialized.
- The prestigious appointment to the board of directors was a significant milestone in her career.
- After completing her medical residency, she received a coveted appointment at a top hospital.
- The new president's appointment to the Supreme Court was met with both praise and criticism from the public.
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Meaning 3
A meeting arranged in advance; "she asked how to avoid kissing at the end of a date".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- She suggested a casual coffee date as a first appointment to get to know each other better.
- They made an appointment for a second date after hitting it off on the first night.
- She didn't want to lead him on, so she made it clear there was no second appointment planned.
- Her goal was to have fun on the date without feeling obligated to a second appointment.
- If the date went well, she'd consider a second appointment, but only if she felt a genuine connection.
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Meaning 4
(usually in the plural) furnishings and equipment (especially for a ship or hotel).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Examples
- The luxury hotel's lavish appointments included marble countertops and crystal chandeliers in every suite.
- The cruise ship's elegant appointments and fine dining options made it a popular choice for honeymooners.
- The historic mansion's original appointments had been carefully preserved and restored to their former glory.
- The company specialized in designing and installing custom appointments for high-end yachts and private jets.
- The boutique hotel's unique appointments and quirky decor made it a favorite among travelers looking for a one-of-a-kind experience.
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Meaning 5
A person who is appointed to a job or position.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- She was delighted when she received news that she was the official appointment to lead the company's new project.
- The recent appointment of a well-respected leader helped turn around the company's reputation.
- As a government appointment, the mayor is accountable to both the council and the people who voted him into office.
- He believed the reason he landed the coveted job was that the team needed his particular expertise for such an appointment.
- When news of the celebrity chef's appointment to culinary advisor at a high-end restaurant surfaced online, bookings started flooding in immediately.
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Meaning 6
(law) the act of disposing of property by virtue of the power of appointment; "she allocated part of the trust to her church by appointment".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The donor had the power of appointment over the trust, allowing her to allocate its assets as she saw fit.
- She allocated part of the trust to her church by appointment in her will.
- By appointment, the grantor gave her niece a life estate in the property, with the remainder going to her nephew.
- The power of appointment allowed the settlor to distribute the trust assets among her children and grandchildren.
- The testator's appointment of a portion of the estate to charity was upheld by the court despite the objections of the other beneficiaries.