appointed

[ uh-poin-tid ]
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adjective
  1. by, through, or as a result of an appointment (often in contrast with elected): an appointed official.

  2. predetermined; arranged; set: They met at the appointed time in the appointed place.

  1. provided with what is necessary; equipped; furnished: a beautifully appointed office.

Origin of appointed

1
First recorded in 1525–35; appoint + -ed2

synonym study For appointed

See furnish.

Other words from appointed

  • qua·si-ap·point·ed, adjective
  • un·ap·point·ed, adjective

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