appointed
adjective
Simple meaning
Chosen officially for a job or role.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
əˈpɔɪntəd
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Definition
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adjective
of a politician or a title
Subject to appointment, as opposed to an election.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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- “The committee appointed a new leader to oversee the entire project.”adjective
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Create and charge with a task or function.
Word family
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The act of putting a person into a non-elective position.
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An official who is appointed.
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- consulnoun
- commissionernoun
- appointmentnoun
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