Appointing
/əˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of designating or assigning a person to a position, role, or office, often by authority or legal power.
The board is responsible for appointing the new director.
Forms
- appoint
- appoints
- appointed
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Commentary
"Appointing" is commonly used to describe the ongoing process or act entailed in assigning roles or offices, typically by a party with legal or organizational authority.
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