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A committee is a group of the unprepared, appointed by the unwilling to do the unnecessary.
Fred Allen

Meaning of "appointed" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF APPOINTED

appointed  [əˈpɔɪntɪd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF APPOINTED

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Appointed is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES APPOINTED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of appointed in the English dictionary

The definition of appointed in the dictionary is decided beforehand.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH APPOINTED


acquainted
əˈkweɪntɪd
anointed
əˈnɔɪntɪd
disappointed
ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd
disjointed
dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd
hand-painted
ˈhændˌpeɪntɪd
hand-printed
ˈhændˌprɪntɪd
imprinted
ɪmˈprɪntɪd
jointed
ˈdʒɔɪntɪd
lap-jointed
ˈlæpˌdʒɔɪntɪd
minted
ˈmɪntɪd
painted
ˈpeɪntɪd
pointed
ˈpɔɪntɪd
printed
ˈprɪntɪd
sainted
ˈseɪntɪd
screen-printed
ˈskriːnprɪntɪd
tainted
ˈteɪntɪd
tinted
ˈtɪntɪd
unappointed
ˌʌnəˈpɔɪntɪd
unpointed
ʌnˈpɔɪntɪd
unprinted
ʌnˈprɪntɪd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE APPOINTED

appoggiatura
appoggiature
appoint
appointee
appointer
appointive
appointment
appointment television
appointment viewing
appointments bureau
appointor
Appomattox
apport
apportion
apportionable
apportioner
apportionment
apposable
appose
apposer

WORDS THAT END LIKE APPOINTED

double-jointed
granted
linted
loose-jointed
malimprinted
microprinted
mounted
newly minted
rose-tinted
self-appointed
take for granted
talented
unacquainted
unattainted
undinted
unstinted
unwanted
wanted
well-acquainted
well-appointed

Synonyms and antonyms of appointed in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «APPOINTED»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «appointed» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of appointed

Translation of «appointed» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF APPOINTED

Find out the translation of appointed to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of appointed from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «appointed» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

指定的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fijado
570 millions of speakers

English

appointed
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नियुक्त
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

назначен
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

marcado
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নিযুক্ত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

convenu
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

dilantik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

verabredet
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

指定された
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

예정된
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ditunjuk
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bổ nhiệm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நியமிக்கப்பட்ட
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नियुक्त
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

döşenmiş
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

stabilito
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mianowany
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

призначений
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

numit
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

διορίζεται
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

aangestel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

utsedd
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

oppnevnt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of appointed

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «APPOINTED»

The term «appointed» is very widely used and occupies the 9.315 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «APPOINTED» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «appointed» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «appointed» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about appointed

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10 QUOTES WITH «APPOINTED»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word appointed.
1
Bella Abzug
Our struggle today is not to have a female Einstein get appointed as an assistant professor. It is for a woman schlemiel to get as quickly promoted as a male schlemiel.
2
Fred Allen
A committee is a group of the unprepared, appointed by the unwilling to do the unnecessary.
3
Shari Arison
Business is not a spiritual matter, and my business decisions are not based on spiritual considerations. When I founded the Essence of Life, a project aimed at teaching tolerance and respectful dialogue, the person appointed to head it was Irit Atzmon, a former colonel in the army. Can anything be more down-to-earth than that?
4
Richie Benaud
Media were never allowed into an Australian dressing room until I became skipper. I changed that and invited them in at the close of play each day, thereby confirming for many administrators they had appointed a madman as captain.
5
Paul Biya
I want to believe that those who have been appointed to accomplish this mission will be totally committed, devoting all their skills and determination to their work. I urge you to lend them your support so that, together, we can build that bright future worthy of our country.
6
William Bligh
The ship was named the Bounty: I was appointed to command her on the 16th of August 1787.
7
Stephen Breyer
Judges are appointed often through the political process.
8
John Henry Carver
Being appointed Elder Professor meant very much taking over the shop, in that the professor in those days controlled all the moneys.
9
Brian Clough
If a chairman sacks the manager he initially appointed, he should go as well.
10
Johnnie Cochran
The president appoints the judges. Your lives and your children's lives can change by all of these appellate court judges who will be appointed who will reinterpret laws, and things can change.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «APPOINTED»

Discover the use of appointed in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to appointed and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Fundamentals of Sales Management for the Newly Appointed ...
The book contains the must-have information and guidance new sales managers need to make a smooth transition without missing a beat.
Matthew Schwartz, 2006
2
Called, Appointed, Annointed
In this powerful book, Janny Grein gives you break-through keys on preparing yourself for the calling God has for you. She will teach you how to follow God's calling and be ready for His appointment and anointing.
Janny Grein, 1985
3
God's Appointed Customs: A Messianic Jewish Guide to the ...
This book explains how God's appointed customs can be part of anyone's lifestyle, Jew or Gentile. This is especially relevant to believers in Messiah, since Yeshua (Jesus) himself observed them.
Barney Kasdan, 1996
4
The Appointed Festivals of YHWH: The Festival Calendar in ...
Particular attention is paid to the sukkot festival, which seems to have been a predominant festival in exilic and post-exilic times. This book contains two parts.
Karl William Weyde, 2004
5
Report of the Commissioners Appointed to Revise the General ...
Massachusetts. Commissioners Appointed to Revise the General Statutes. NOTES. Section 1, 2. The provisions here made for the promulgation and distribution of the laws is, with some slight modification, substantially conformable to the ...
Massachusetts. Commissioners Appointed to Revise the General Statutes, 1834
6
The appointed state: quasi-governmental organizations and ...
This book illustrates how decisions are taken behind closed doors with a lack of accountability to citizens through the democratic process. Drawing on UK and US experience, it shows a disturbing change in the way of government.
Chris Skelcher, 1998
7
Report of the Commissioners Appointed ... to Inquire ...
Great Britain. Commissioners for Inquiring Concerning Charities. the Widow Chapman, unto the said John Stephens, Robert Sandford and William Churchdown. Stanley, and to Thomas Stephens and John Cox, their heirs and assigns for ever, ...
Great Britain. Commissioners for Inquiring Concerning Charities, 1826
8
Some Appointed Work to Do: Women and Vocation in the Fiction ...
The reappraisal of the works and life of Victorian author Elizabeth Gaskell, who is now viewed as an advocate of change.
Robin B. Colby, 1995
9
Report of the Committee Appointed to Inquire Into the ...
From which it appears, that, at a court of Common Council for the city of New Haven, holden Oct. 27, 1820, a committee* was appointed to take into consideration the situation of the ancient burying ground : — who reported " that said ground ...
New Haven (Conn.). Committee Appointed to Inquire into the Condition of the New Haven Burying Ground, 1839
10
God's Appointed Destiny: Life - a Preplanned Destiny
Millions are frustrated and angry due to the foolishness and corruption of others and sometimes due to their own mistakes and sins. God's Appointed Destiny explains why this happens and how to overcome the battles of life.
Be' Trice Ronique Jenkins Donald, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «APPOINTED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term appointed is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Clerys: Liquidators appointed to company that formerly operated …
Last month they were appointed on a provisional basis by Mr Justice Paul Gilligan, after the court was told the company was balance sheet ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
2
Euclid Tsakalotos appointed new Greek finance minister - media
Euclid Tsakalotos set to be appointed the new Greek finance minister after Yanis Varoufakis resigned, Greek Skai TV reports. Tsakalotos was ... «RT, Jul 15»
3
Holyoke Public Schools' state appointed Receiver makes official …
Zrike was appointed Holyoke's Public School system Receiver at the start of June, following the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and ... «wwlp.com, Jul 15»
4
Sean O'Driscoll appointed as Rodgers' assistant manager at Liverpool
Pepijn Lijnders has also been appointed as first team development coach, a newly created role, after spending 12 months with Liverpool's ... «Goal.com, Jul 15»
5
Colliers International appointed Greater Manchester Pension Fund's …
Colliers International has been appointed as the main external valuer for Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF's) Direct Property Portfolio, ... «Manchester Evening News, Jul 15»
6
Former Manchester United defender Phil Neville appointed as …
Phil Neville Getty Images. Former Manchester United defender Phil Neville has been officially appointed as assistant manager of Valencia FC. «Daily News & Analysis, Jul 15»
7
Maltese appointed UN rapporteur on privacy
Professor Joe Cannataci, Head of the Department of Information Policy and Governance at the University of Malta, has been appointed special ... «Times of Malta, Jul 15»
8
Gainsborough: Town man is appointed new Deputy Chief Constable …
A Gainsborough man and former Queen Elizabeth's High School student has been appointed as the new Deputy Chief Constable at Leics ... «Gainsborough Standard, Jul 15»
9
Jah Prayzah appointed Dream Star ambassador
Mukudzei Mukombe aka Jah Prayzah has been appointed brand ambassador for Dream Star Zimbabwe, formerly Zimbabwe Got Talent. «Nehanda Radio, Jul 15»
10
Temporary boss appointed to run Dutch railway
Van Boxtel, who was a minister and a senator for the left-wing liberal party D66, was appointed by finance minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem for one ... «DutchNews.nl, Jul 15»

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