appointment

An arrangement to see someone at a particular time, often for a professional service.

• My appointment is at ten.
• I cancelled my appointment with the doctor.
• Do you have any appointments available tomorrow?

How to use it: appointment with someone (I have an appointment with my dentist.); appointment for something (She booked an appointment for a haircut.)

Similar words: tenure, formal

Common phrases: make an appointment, doctor’s appointment, appointment with someone, keep an appointment

The act of choosing someone for a job or official position.

• Her appointment was announced yesterday.
• We welcomed his appointment as manager.
• The committee approved three new appointments.

How to use it: appointment as something (Her appointment as director surprised us.); appointment of someone to something (The board approved the appointment of Lee to the committee.)

Similar words: selection, nomination

Common phrases: appointment as something, appointment of someone, new appointment