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Appointment

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WordDefinition
engagementnoun(uncountable, by extension, about human emotional state) The feeling of being compelled, drawn in, connected to what is happening, interested in what will happen next.
designationnounThat which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation.
datenounA specific day in time at which a transaction or event takes place, or is appointed to take place; a given point of time.
assignmentnounThe act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.
appointeenouna person who is appointed
namingnounThe process of giving names to things.
fittingverbAppropriate; suitable.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Appointment"

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WordDefinition
appointeenouna person who is appointed
assignmentnounThe act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.
designationnounThat which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation.
fittingnounA small part, especially a standardized or detachable part of a device or machine.
namingnounThe process of giving names to things.
engagementnoun(uncountable, by extension, about human emotional state) The feeling of being compelled, drawn in, connected to what is happening, interested in what will happen next.
datenounA specific day in time at which a transaction or event takes place, or is appointed to take place; a given point of time.
appointedverb(of a politician or a title) Subject to appointment, as opposed to an election.
appointiveOf, pertaining to, or filled by appointment.
nomineenounA person named, or designated, by another, to any office, duty, or position; one nominated, or proposed, by others for office or for election to office.
appointverb(transitive) To name (someone to a post or role).
nominatenounA nominee.
investiturenounThe act of investing, as with possession or power; formal bestowal or presentation of a possessory or prescriptive right.
endowmentnounProperty or funds invested for the support and benefit of a person or not-for-profit institution.
vocationnounAn occupation for which a person is suited, trained or qualified.
inaugurationnounThe formal beginning, initiation, or entry into service of any movement, enterprise, building, event, etc.
nominationnoun(more common) The result of such a nomination act.
establishmentnounThat which is established; as a form of government, a permanent organization, business or force, or the place where one is permanently fixed for residence.
tenurenounA status of having a permanent post with enhanced job security within an academic institution.
nominatedHaving received a nomination.

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