SpellRight

SpellRight › Spelling

Moderate

appointed

The correct spelling is appointed.

How to pronounce appointed

/əˈpɔɪntɪd/
verb

IPA: /əˈpɔɪntɪd/

Say it like: App-oyn-ted

The correct spelling is appointed. To set, fix or determine (a time or place for something such as a meeting, or the meeting itself) by authority or agreement. For example: "In the United States, the Secretary of State is an appointed position."

Usage Examples

In the United States, the Secretary of State is an appointed position.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To set, fix or determine (a time or place for something such as a meeting, or the meeting itself) by authority or agreement.
  2. 2.To name (someone to a post or role).
  3. 3.To furnish or equip (a place) completely; to provide with all the equipment or furnishings necessary; to fit out.
  4. 4.To equip (someone) with (something); to assign (someone) authoritatively (some equipment).
  5. 5.To fix the disposition of (property) by designating someone to take use of (it).

adjective

  1. 1.(of a politician or a title) Subject to appointment, as opposed to an election.

Similar words

Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.

View synonyms & usage examples