appointed
[ uh-poin-tid ]
/ əˈpɔɪn tɪd /
adjective
by, through, or as a result of an appointment (often in contrast with elected): an appointed official.
predetermined; arranged; set: They met at the appointed time in the appointed place.
provided with what is necessary; equipped; furnished: a beautifully appointed office.
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Definition for appointed (2 of 2)
appoint
[ uh-point ]
/ əˈpɔɪnt /
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
Obsolete.
to ordain; resolve; determine.
Origin of appoint
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British Dictionary definitions for appointed
appoint
/ (əˈpɔɪnt) /
verb (mainly tr)
(also intr)
to assign officially, as for a position, responsibility, etc
he was appointed manager
to establish by agreement or decree; fix
a time was appointed for the duel
to prescribe or ordain
laws appointed by tribunal
property law
to nominate (a person), under a power granted in a deed or will, to take an interest in property
to equip with necessary or usual features; furnish
a well-appointed hotel
Derived forms of appoint
appointer, nounWord Origin for appoint
C14: from Old French
apointer to put into a good state, from
a point in good condition, literally: to a
point