Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: appointment
IPA transcription: [əp'ɔɪntmənt]
Pronunciations of appointment
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: appointment, assignment, designation, naming
    Meaning: the act of putting a person into a non-elective position; "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee"
  • Synonyms: date, appointment, engagement
    Meaning: a meeting arranged in advance; "she asked how to avoid kissing at the end of a date"
  • Synonyms: appointment, fitting
    Meaning: (usually plural) furnishings and equipment (especially for a ship or hotel)
Usage examples
  • An appointment would be arranged.
  • Appointment of general made permanent. 1924.
  • I have an appointment with him at one o'clock.
  • "I made an appointment to see the princess to-morrow.
  • "I have an appointment," he said slowly, but with understanding.
  • The appointment, however, left most of the world frankly amazed.
  • "I have a business appointment," he said, "which it is impossible to put off.
  • At the age of fifteen he received an appointment as clerk in the office of Public Records.
  • It was clear that there was already an understanding between them and that they had met by appointment.
  • It was enough that the candidate for an appointment came from Ireland: he needed no other recommendation.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Privy Council of the United Kingdom, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Order of Canada, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Everton F.C., License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Elizabeth I of England, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Parliament of the United Kingdom, License CC BY-SA 4.0
5. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Julius Caesar, License CC BY-SA 4.0
6. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording William the Conqueror, License CC BY-SA 4.0
7. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Marshall Plan, License CC BY-SA 4.0
8. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording World War I, License CC BY-SA 4.0
9. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Greek mythology, License CC BY-SA 4.0