appointed
Americanadjective
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by, through, or as a result of an appointment (often in contrast withelected ).
an appointed official.
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predetermined; arranged; set.
They met at the appointed time in the appointed place.
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provided with what is necessary; equipped; furnished.
a beautifully appointed office.
Related Words
See furnish.
Other Word Forms
- quasi-appointed adjective
- unappointed adjective
Etymology
Origin of appointed
Example Sentences
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In the first days after Pam Bondi was appointed attorney general last year, the Department of Justice began shutting down pending criminal cases at a record pace.
From Salon
He gradually worked his way up through the ranks to work in flight operations and was appointed as its chief executive in 2001.
From BBC
Renowned pottery firm Denby has appointed administrators after it said it had struggled with rising costs in recent years.
From BBC
Legislators could amend the state Constitution to make sheriffs appointed instead of elected — the same as police chiefs.
From Los Angeles Times
Friday’s purchase wasn’t his first on the open market—Arora bought stock for the first time in June 2018, the same month he was appointed to the company’s top role.
From Barron's
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