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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With Musk's blessing, he was appointed as pointman for AI and cryptocurrency policy.
From Barron's
As governors historically had, McCrory had appointed the five board members who oversaw the 2016 race, choosing three from his party and two from the opposing party as state law directed.
From Salon
Her surprise appointment came only three months after BP appointed a new chairman, Albert Manifold.
From BBC
A team of three independent advisers are appointed by the first minister to provide guidance on the code set out for ministers.
From BBC
By contrast, in the first two years of his presidency, Biden appointed about two dozen people who, combined, held less than $7 million in crypto investments.
From Salon
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