appointed

[uh-poin-tid]

adjective

1. by, through, or as a result of an appointment (often in contrast withelected ).

   an appointed official.

2. predetermined; arranged; set.

   They met at the appointed time in the appointed place.

3. provided with what is necessary; equipped; furnished.

   a beautifully appointed office.

Other Word Forms

• quasi-appointed adjective
• unappointed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of appointed¹

First recorded in 1525–35; appoint + -ed ²

Synonym Study

See furnish.

Example Sentences

Asked about her remarks, Sir Keir said he was "really proud" to have appointed the UK's first ever female chancellor.

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That year, Peak made Bardin Davis, a banking veteran and Peak executive, its CEO, and appointed a new executive chairman.

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In 1983 he was appointed personal designer to Diana, Princess of Wales, a collaboration which continued until her death in 1997.

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MPs on that committee voiced their reservations about whether he was qualified for the job when he was appointed as chair last year.

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That body includes seven Fed governors who are appointed by the U.S. president.

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