Medical & Health

Appointment

əˈpɔɪntmənt

noun

What does Appointment mean?

A scheduled time to see a doctor.

Example sentence

"I booked an appointment for next Tuesday."

American usage tip

'Book' or 'schedule' an appointment.

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