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appointed

American  
[uh-poin-tid] / əˈpɔɪn tɪd /

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.

Related Words

See furnish.

Other Word Forms

  • quasi-appointed adjective
  • unappointed adjective

Etymology

Origin of appointed

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

Example Sentences

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It had pushed for a revision in favour of the vice-president being jointly elected with the president, rather than appointed.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Senate seat of Markwayne Mullin, recently appointed as Trump’s new DHS secretary.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

He was appointed as general manager at China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp., a manufacturer of space rockets and satellites.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Curreri's company was appointed by Hull City Council in April 2024 following the removal of the bodies and ashes, when the scene had been released by police.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The Muellers indeed met me at the station, though not quite at the appointed time.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

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