American Dictionary
Definition appointment in American English
appointment
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/əˈpɔɪntmənt/
1
an arrangement to see someone at a particular time, especially for a business meeting or to get a professional service
Example
I'd like to arrange an appointment with the headteacher.
Example
I have an appointment to see my lawyer next Saturday.
Synonyms and related words
Example
his appointment as governor of California/to the governorship of California
2.1
a job, especially an important job
Example
Internal appointments are advertised on the bulletin board.
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