appointment · noun /əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/Full view
appointment
A2 C a time you have arranged to meet someone or go somewhere
Dictionary examples:

a dental/doctor's appointment

I'd like to make an appointment with Doctor Evans, please.

I cancelled the appointment.

I've got an appointment to see Ms Edwards at two o'clock.

That's the second appointment he's missed.

Learner example:

I have an appointment with my solicitor at 5.00. (Skills for Life (Entry 2); A2; Tigrinya)

appointment (JOB)
C2 C or U when you officially choose someone for an important job, or the job itself
Dictionary examples:

the appointment of three new teachers

a temporary appointment

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