appointment

/əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/

nounap · point · ment

Remember it as: “I’ll APPOINT a time, then add -MENT to make it an appointment.”

Yes, it's appointment. Don’t drop the second “p”: it’s ap + point + ment (double p at the start).

Definitions

  1. nounA planned meeting at a specific time (often with a doctor, teacher, or business).
  2. nounThe act of choosing or officially naming someone for a job or position.

Examples

  • “I have a dentist appointment at 3:30 on Thursday.”
  • “Please call the office to make an appointment for next week.”
  • “Her appointment as team captain made everyone proud.”

Synonyms

meetingreservationbookingengagementassignment

Antonyms

cancellationdismissal

Translations

ES citaPT consulta (marcada) / compromissoFR rendez-vous

Common misspellings

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