/ əˈpɔɪntmənt; NAmE / noun
1.
[ C ] appointment (with sb) a formal arrangement to meet or visit sb at a particular time, especially for a reason connected with their work :
She made an appointment for her son to see the doctor.
I've got a dental appointment at 3 o'clock.
an appointment with my lawyer
to keep an appointment
Viewing is by appointment only (= only at a time that has been arranged in advance) .
2.
[ C , U ] appointment (as / to sth) the act of choosing a person for a job or position of responsibility; the fact of being chosen for a job, etc. :
Following her recent appointment to the post ...
his appointment as principal
3.
[ C ] ( especially BrE ) a job or position of responsibility :
a permanent / first appointment
➡ note at job
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English : from Old French apointement , from apointer , from a point to a point.