C1 noun Neutral

appointment

/əˈpɔɪntmənt/

A formal arrangement to meet or visit someone at a particular time and place, or the act of officially choosing someone for a job or position of responsibility.

Beispiele

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1

I have a dentist appointment at 3 PM, so I'll be leaving the office early.

I have a scheduled time to see the dentist this afternoon.

2

The board is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Jenkins as the new Chief Executive Officer.

The board is happy to share that Sarah Jenkins has been officially given the role of CEO.

3

I've got a quick appointment with the barber before we head out tonight.

I am meeting the barber for a short time before our evening plans.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
appointment
Verb
appoint
Adjektiv
appointed
Verwandt
appointee
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Merkhilfe

Focus on the word 'point'. An appointment is a specific 'point' in time on your calendar or a specific 'point' in your career where you are chosen for a role.

Schnelles Quiz

The President announced the ________ of the new ambassador to the United Nations yesterday.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: appointment

Beispiele

1

I have a dentist appointment at 3 PM, so I'll be leaving the office early.

everyday

I have a scheduled time to see the dentist this afternoon.

2

The board is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Jenkins as the new Chief Executive Officer.

formal

The board is happy to share that Sarah Jenkins has been officially given the role of CEO.

3

I've got a quick appointment with the barber before we head out tonight.

informal

I am meeting the barber for a short time before our evening plans.

4

The researcher analyzed the criteria used for the judicial appointment of Supreme Court justices.

academic

The researcher studied the standards used to select and place judges in the Supreme Court.

5

To ensure we have enough time to review the contract, please schedule an appointment through my assistant.

business

Please set up a specific time to meet with me using my assistant so we can discuss the contract.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
appointment
Verb
appoint
Adjektiv
appointed
Verwandt
appointee

Häufige Kollokationen

make an appointment to schedule a specific time for a meeting
confirm an appointment to verify that a scheduled meeting is still happening
political appointment the assignment of someone to a government position
keep an appointment to attend a meeting at the time previously agreed upon
by appointment only indicates that you cannot just show up; you must schedule first

Häufige Phrasen

miss an appointment

to fail to show up for a scheduled meeting

previous appointment

a prior engagement that prevents someone from doing something else

letter of appointment

a formal document offering someone a job

Wird oft verwechselt mit

appointment vs meeting

An appointment is usually a specific time slot with a professional or service, while a meeting is a more general term for people gathering to discuss something.

appointment vs date

A date is typically a social or romantic arrangement, whereas an appointment is professional or official.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'appointment' for professional contexts like doctors, lawyers, or job positions. For social gatherings with friends, 'plans' or 'get-together' is more natural.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often say 'make a meeting' when they specifically mean scheduling a service with a professional, where 'make an appointment' is the correct collocation.

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Merkhilfe

Focus on the word 'point'. An appointment is a specific 'point' in time on your calendar or a specific 'point' in your career where you are chosen for a role.

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Wortherkunft

From the Old French 'apointement', meaning an agreement or a piece of business to be settled.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun: can be singular (an appointment) or plural (appointments). Often followed by the preposition 'with' (appointment with a doctor) or 'for' (appointment for a check-up).
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Kultureller Kontext

In many Western business cultures, punctuality for appointments is strictly expected, and missing one without notice can result in a 'no-show' fee.

Schnelles Quiz

The President announced the ________ of the new ambassador to the United Nations yesterday.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: appointment

Verwandte Redewendungen

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