26984 words

appointing

3 definitions • 4 examples
1
present participle of
2
to choose someone officially for a job or responsibility:

Examples:

We've appointed three new teachers this year.
He's just been appointed (as) director of the publishing division.
[ + to infinitive ] A commission has just been appointed to investigate fraud claims.
3
to arrange a date or time when a meeting or other event will happen:

Examples:

A date has been appointed for the election.

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