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appointment

Definition

  • noun: an agreement to meet with someone at a particular time
  • noun: an act of 'appointing'
  • usually used in plural
  • synonyms: order, establishment, direction

Examples

  • We are calling to 'confirm your appointment' with Dr. Jones. = We are calling to make sure that you will 'keep your appointment' with Dr. Jones.

  • The museum is open to visitors 'by appointment' only. [=you have to make an appointment to visit the museum]

  • The court ordered the 'appointment' of an attorney to represent the child.

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