appointment
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.
Examples
3 of 5I 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.
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.
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.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
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.
Quick Quiz
The President announced the ________ of the new ambassador to the United Nations yesterday.
Correct!
The correct answer is: appointment
Examples
I have a dentist appointment at 3 PM, so I'll be leaving the office early.
everydayI have a scheduled time to see the dentist this afternoon.
The board is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Jenkins as the new Chief Executive Officer.
formalThe board is happy to share that Sarah Jenkins has been officially given the role of CEO.
I've got a quick appointment with the barber before we head out tonight.
informalI am meeting the barber for a short time before our evening plans.
The researcher analyzed the criteria used for the judicial appointment of Supreme Court justices.
academicThe researcher studied the standards used to select and place judges in the Supreme Court.
To ensure we have enough time to review the contract, please schedule an appointment through my assistant.
businessPlease set up a specific time to meet with me using my assistant so we can discuss the contract.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
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
Often Confused With
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.
A date is typically a social or romantic arrangement, whereas an appointment is professional or official.
Usage Notes
Use 'appointment' for professional contexts like doctors, lawyers, or job positions. For social gatherings with friends, 'plans' or 'get-together' is more natural.
Common Mistakes
Learners often say 'make a meeting' when they specifically mean scheduling a service with a professional, where 'make an appointment' is the correct collocation.
Memory Tip
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.
Word Origin
From the Old French 'apointement', meaning an agreement or a piece of business to be settled.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many Western business cultures, punctuality for appointments is strictly expected, and missing one without notice can result in a 'no-show' fee.
Quick Quiz
The President announced the ________ of the new ambassador to the United Nations yesterday.
Correct!
The correct answer is: appointment
Related Grammar Rules
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to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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