appointed
/əˈpɔɪntɪd/
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Meaning · English
Subject to appointment, as opposed to an election.
Adjective
Examples
In the United States, the Secretary of State is an appointed position.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “appointed” mean?
Subject to appointment, as opposed to an election.
Is “appointed” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.