Appointment — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ə-ˈpȯint-mənt/ ap·point·ment

Meaning & Definition of Appointment

Appointment (noun)

  1. an arrangement for a meeting, engagement
  2. equipment, furnishings —usually plural
  3. a nonelective office or position

Appointment (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the state or fact of being chosen for a position or duty

    "the appointment of the mayor's husband to the Board of Health came as a surprise"

    similar: assignment, commission, designation
    related: billet, gig, job, office, place, position, situation, spot, station, authorization, delegation, deputation, emplacement, placement, ranking, anointing, anointment, induction, installation, installment, instating, investiture, investment, ordination, choice, choosing, destination, election, nomination, picking, selection, singling (out)
    opposite: discharge, dismissal, dismission, expulsion, firing
    near: blackball, rejection, deposition, dethronement, ejection, eviction, ouster, overthrow, removal

  2. an agreement to be present at a specified time and place

    "I have a dental appointment for two o'clock tomorrow afternoon"

    similar: assignation, date, engagement, rendezvous, tryst
    related: arrangement, invitation, interview, get-together, meeting, call, visit, schedule

  3. an assignment at which one regularly works for pay

    "loved her latest appointment as an aide at the governor's office"

    similar: berth, billet, capacity, connection, function, job, place, position, post, situation
    related: business, employ, employment, occupation, profession, work, office, spot, calling, pursuit, trade, vocation, line, racket, engagement, gig, livelihood, living, career, lifework, practice, duty, mission, posting, service, task
    near: avocation, joblessness, unemployment

  4. the movable articles (such as tables and chairs) in a room

    "the yacht's staterooms have the most luxurious appointments imaginable"

    similar: cabinetwork, furnishings, furniture, movables
    related: belongings, chattels, effects, gear, goods, holdings, paraphernalia, possessions, things, case goods
    near: built-ins, fixtures

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Appointment

The most common words with a similar meaning to Appointment:

assignment, commission, designation, assignation, date, engagement, rendezvous, tryst, berth, billet, capacity, connection, function, job, place, position, post, situation, cabinetwork, furnishings, furniture, movables

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Appointment

Words with the opposite meaning of Appointment:

discharge, dismissal, dismission, expulsion, firing

Related Words for Appointment

gig, office, spot, station, authorization, delegation, deputation, emplacement, placement, ranking, anointing, anointment, induction, installation, installment, instating, investiture, investment, ordination, choice, choosing, destination, election, nomination, picking, selection, singling (out), arrangement, invitation, interview

Near Antonyms of Appointment

blackball, rejection, deposition, dethronement, ejection, eviction, ouster, overthrow, removal, avocation, joblessness, unemployment, built-ins, fixtures

Origin & Etymology of Appointment

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Appointment

Words & Phrases Containing Appointment

by appointment

Frequently Asked Questions about Appointment

What does "Appointment" mean?

"Appointment" means an arrangement for a meeting, engagement. As a noun, it is defined as: an arrangement for a meeting, engagement. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Appointment"?

Other words for "Appointment" include assignment, commission, designation, assignation, date, engagement, rendezvous and tryst. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Appointment" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Appointment"?

There are 89 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Appointment". Common alternatives include assignment, commission, designation, assignation, date, engagement, rendezvous, tryst, berth and billet.

What is the opposite of "Appointment"?

Antonyms of "Appointment" include discharge, dismissal, dismission, expulsion and firing. Near antonyms include blackball, rejection, deposition and dethronement.

How do you use "Appointment" in a sentence?

Examples of "Appointment" in a sentence: "the appointment of the mayor's husband to the Board of Health came as a surprise"; "I have a dental appointment for two o'clock tomorrow afternoon"; "loved her latest appointment as an aide at the governor's office".

Is "Appointment" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Appointment" is a noun.

Is "Appointment" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Appointment" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.

How do you pronounce "Appointment"?

"Appointment" is pronounced /ə-ˈpȯint-mənt/ and divided into syllables as ap·point·ment.