Definitions
1.NounThe act of appointing a person to hold an office or to have a position of trust"His appointment as treasurer was deemed suitable."
2.NounThe state of being appointed to a service or office; an office to which one is appointed"the appointment of treasurer"
3.NounStipulation; agreement; the act of fixing by mutual agreement.
4.NounAn arrangement between people to meet; an engagement."They made an appointment to meet at six.; I’m leaving work early because I have a doctor’s appointment."
5.NounDecree; direction; established order or constitution."to submit to the divine appointments"
6.NounThe exercise of the power of designating (under a power of appointment) a person to enjoy an estate or other specific property; also, the instrument by which the designation is made.
7.NounThe assignment of a person by an official to perform a duty, such as a presidential appointment of a judge to a court.
8.NounEquipment, furniture.
9.NounAn honorary part or exercise, as an oration, etc., at a public exhibition of a college."to have an appointment"
10.NounThe allowance paid to a public officer.