noun

1. The act of appointing a person to hold an office or to have a position of trust

   "His appointment was deemed suitable"

2. The state of being appointed to a service or office; an office to which one is appointed

   "the appointment of treasurer"

3. Stipulation; agreement; the act of fixing by mutual agreement.

4. An arrangement between people to meet; an engagement.

   "I'm leaving work early because I have a doctor's appointment."

5. Decree; direction; established order or constitution.

   "To submit to the divine appointments."

6. The exercise of the power of designating (under a power of appointment) a person to enjoy an estate or other specific property; also, the instrument by which the designation is made.

7. The assignment of a person by an official to perform a duty, such as a presidential appointment of a judge to a court.

8. (now in the plural) Equipment, furniture.

9. A honorary part or exercise, as an oration, etc., at a public exhibition of a college.

   "to have an appointment"

10. The allowance paid to a public officer.