appointment
UK: əˈpɔɪntmənt | US: əˈpɔɪntmənt
n. a formal arrangement to meet or visit someone at a specific time
n. the act of assigning a job or position to someone
n. a position or office to which someone is assigned
The word "appointment" originates from Old French apointer (to arrange, settle), derived from a- (to) + point (point, detail). The root "point" traces back to Latin punctum (a prick, point), reflecting the idea of fixing a specific time or place (like marking a point). The suffix "-ment" (from Latin -mentum) forms nouns indicating the result or means of an action. Over time, "appointment" evolved to signify both the act of assigning and the assigned arrangement itself.
She scheduled an appointment with her dentist for next Monday.
His appointment as CEO was announced yesterday.
The doctor’s office confirmed my appointment via email.
The committee approved the appointment of new faculty members.
Missing your appointment may result in a cancellation fee.