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appointed

/əˈpɔɪntɪd/

Meanings
verb
To set, fix or determine (a time or place for something such as a meeting, or the meeting itself) by authority or agreement.

Examples :

"The school principal appointed Friday afternoon for the parent-teacher conferences. "
government politics business organization time job

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Illustration appointment

appointment noun

/əˈpɔɪnt.mɛnt/

The act of appointing a person to hold an office or to have a position of trust

"His appointment was deemed suitable"

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration determine

determine verb

/dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ /dɪˈtɝmɪn/

To set the boundaries or limits of.

"The teacher determined the rules for the classroom project, setting clear limits on the length of presentations. "

Illustration completely

completely adverb

/kəmˈpliːtli/

(manner) In a complete manner

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

Illustration furnishings

furnishings noun

/ˈfɜrnɪʃɪŋz/

(chiefly in the plural) Furniture, fittings, and other detachable accessories.

"The apartment came fully furnished, including all the essential furniture and furnishings. "

Illustration comfortable

comfortable noun

/ˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ˈkɐmf.tɘ.bɘl/

A stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed; a comforter.

"My grandmother bought a new comfortable for her bed. "

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disposition noun

/ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃɪn/

The arrangement or placement of certain things.

"The scouts reported on the disposition of the enemy troops."

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conferences noun

/ˈkɑːnfrənsɪz/ /ˈkɑːnfərənsɪz/

The act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or discussion; interchange of views.

"Teachers often hold conferences with parents to discuss their child's progress. "

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bookshelves noun

/ˈbʊkʃɛlvz/ /ˈbʊkʃɛlz/

A shelf or shelves for storing books for easy visual reference.

"The bookshelves in the library were filled with many different kinds of books. "

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designating verb

/ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪŋ/ /dɪˈzɪɡneɪtɪŋ/

To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description

"to designate the boundaries of a country"

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authoritatively adverb

/əˈθɔːrɪˌteɪtɪvli/ /əˈθɑːrɪˌteɪtɪvli/

In an authoritative manner, being worthy of trust.

"The teacher spoke authoritatively about the importance of studying, and the students listened attentively because they trusted her knowledge. "

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politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "