- 1[countable] a formal arrangement to meet or visit someone at a particular time, especially for a reason connected with their work I've got a dentist appointment at 3 o'clock. Do you have an appointment? to make/keep an appointment Viewing is by appointment only (= only at a time that has been arranged in advance). appointment with somebody an appointment with my lawyer appointment for something an appointment for a blood test appointment for somebody to do something She made an appointment for her son to see the doctor.
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- 2[countable, uncountable] appointment (as/to something) the act of choosing a person for a job or position of responsibility; the fact of being chosen for a job, etc. Following her recent appointment to the post… his appointment as principal the appointment of a new judge to the Supreme Court appointments and dismissals
- 3[countable] a job or position of responsibility a faculty/judicial appointment The department wished him success in his new appointment as sales manager. Thesaurusjob
- position
- post
- vacancy
- appointment
- job a position doing work for which you receive regular payment:He's trying to get a job at a bank.
- position (formal) a job:I would like to apply for a position in sales.
- Position usually refers to a particular job within an organization, and is not usually used about about jobs generally. It is also often used in job applications, descriptions, and advertisements.
- post (formal) an important job, especially one in government:She was offered a key post in the new government.
- vacancy a job that is available for someone to do:We have several vacancies for nurses.
- appointment (somewhat formal) a job or position of responsibility:After two years, you will become eligible for a permanent appointment.
- a permanent/temporary job/position/post/vacancy/appointment
- a full-time/part-time job/position/post/vacancy/appointment
- to have/have got a(n) job/position/post/vacancy/appointment
- to apply for/fill a job/position/post/vacancy
- to resign from/leave/quit a job/position/post
Thesaurusjob - position
- post
- vacancy
- appointment
- job a position doing work for which you receive regular payment:He's trying to get a job at a bank.
- position (formal) a job:I would like to apply for a position in sales.
- Position usually refers to a particular job within an organization, and is not usually used about about jobs generally. It is also often used in job applications, descriptions, and advertisements.
- post (formal) an important job, especially one in government:She was offered a key post in the new government.
- vacancy a job that is available for someone to do:We have several vacancies for nurses.
- appointment (somewhat formal) a job or position of responsibility:After two years, you will become eligible for a permanent appointment.
- a permanent/temporary job/position/post/vacancy/appointment
- a full-time/part-time job/position/post/vacancy/appointment
- to have/have got a(n) job/position/post/vacancy/appointment
- to apply for/fill a job/position/post/vacancy
- to resign from/leave/quit a job/position/post
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