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Appointment: Definition, Usage & Key Differences (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：scheduled meeting (appointment)
appointment
/əˈpɔɪntmənt/
n.
An arrangement you make in advance to meet someone at a particular time and place, like seeing a doctor or a friend.
scheduled meeting
➕
/ˈskɛdʒuːld ˈmiːtɪŋ/
n.
A pre-arranged meeting at a specific time and place, often for professional or personal purposes.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Derived from 'appoint' (to assign), from Latin 'appointare' meaning to arrange.
💡 Mnemonic
Appoint a time to meet – that's your appointment!
📖 Example
I need to schedule an appointment with the dentist for a check-up next week.
I need to schedule an appointment with the dentist for a check-up next week.
🔗 Collocations
schedule an appointment – to arrange a meeting in advance
make an appointment – to book a time slot
cancel an appointment – to call off a scheduled meeting
🔄 Synonyms
meeting (n.) – a gathering of people for discussion
reservation (n.) – booking for a service or event
engagement (n.) – a formal arrangement to meet
🚫 Antonyms
cancellation (n.) – the act of calling off a planned event
walk-in (n.) – a visit without prior arrangement
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
Originates from Latin 'appointare' (to fix, arrange). Commonly used in modern contexts like scheduling meetings or official assignments.
Meaning 2：official assignment (appointment)
appointment
/əˈpɔɪntmənt/
n.
The act of officially choosing someone for a job or position, or the job/position itself.
official assignment
➕
/əˈfɪʃəl əˈsaɪnmənt/
n.
The act of designating someone to a job or position, or the position itself.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
After years of hard work, she finally received the appointment as the new project manager.
After years of hard work, she finally received the appointment as the new project manager.
🔗 Collocations
receive an appointment – to be officially chosen for a position
hold an appointment – to occupy a designated role
appointment to a post – assignment to a specific job
🔄 Synonyms
assignment (n.) – a task or position given to someone
designation (n.) – the action of choosing someone for a role
nomination (n.) – proposal for appointment
🚫 Antonyms
dismissal (n.) – removal from a position
resignation (n.) – voluntary leaving of a job
🌱 Derivatives
appointive (adj.) – relating to appointment by selection
appointer (n.) – one who appoints
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