CEFR B2

appointing

verb (present participle)

Meaning

The act of formally choosing someone for a job, position, or role.

Examples

The committee is currently in the process of appointing a new chairperson.
Her primary duty involves appointing qualified staff to various departments.

Synonyms: designating, nominating, selecting, commissioning

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appointing (B2)

verb (present participle)

Pronunciation: /əˈpɔɪntɪŋ/

Definition

The act of formally choosing someone for a job, position, or role.

Examples

The committee is currently in the process of appointing a new chairperson.
Her primary duty involves appointing qualified staff to various departments.
The government's decision regarding appointing the new ambassador was widely discussed.

How to Use appointing

appoint someone to a position (prepositional phrase): To officially choose someone for a specific job or role. — "The university is appointing a new dean to the faculty of arts."
appoint someone as something (prepositional phrase): To designate someone with a particular title or role. — "The council is appointing her as the chief financial officer."

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