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

James filed a motion Friday morning seeking to dismiss the indictment against her, also arguing that Halligan wasn’t properly appointed.

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The State Department said that Steve Fagin, a career diplomat, will work alongside US Army Lieutenant General Patrick Frank, the military head already appointed to the hub set up after the October 10 ceasefire.

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It also appointed Michelle Bereaux, chief integration officer, as head compliance and operational risk control, and transferred responsibility for governmental and regulatory affairs under the remit of Todd Tuckner, its finance chief.

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Katayama, 66, became Japan’s first ever female finance minister when she was appointed to the role in the new Takaichi administration earlier this week.

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That's something that can only happen once the chair has been appointed.

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