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Definition appointment in British English

appointment noun

noun
/əˈpɔɪntmənt/
1

an arrangement to see someone at a particular time, especially for a business meeting or to get a professional service

Example

Why don't you make an appointment with one of our doctors?

Example

I'd like to arrange an appointment with the headteacher.

Example

I have an appointment to see my lawyer next Saturday.

Example

Please notify us if you are unable to keep your appointment.

Example

Viewing of the property is by appointment only.

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2

the fact of being given a new job, especially an important one

Example

Mr Toubon's appointment as mayor/to the mayoralty

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Example

Her first academic appointment was as a lecturer at Manchester University.

Definition appointment in British English