appointment
appointment
(əpɔɪntmənt )Word forms: plural appointments
1. variable noun [usually with poss]
His appointment to the Cabinet would please the right-wing.
...his appointment as foreign minister in 1985.
2. countable noun
An appointment is a job or position of responsibility.
Mr Fay is to take up an appointment as a researcher with the Royal Society.
3. countable noun [NOUN to-infinitive]
If you have an appointment with someone, you have arranged to see them at a particular time, usually in connection with their work or for a serious purpose.
She has an appointment with her accountant. [+ with]
I made an appointment to see a specialist.
...a dental appointment.
