Word
appointee
Phoneticsap·pointee
US/əˈpɔɪnti/
UK/ɐpˈɔɪntiː/
Definition
n. a person who is officially chosen for a specific job or position. This is often used for people who work for the government or a large organization.
n. a person who is officially selected for a position, office, or task. Often used in the context of public administration or corporate governance.
Examples
“The new appointee starts her job next Monday.”
“The board of directors met to discuss the qualifications of the new appointee for the chief executive position.”
“While the appointee was chosen for her extensive legal expertise, critics argued that her lack of political experience would hinder her ability to navigate the complex regulatory landscape.”
Examples
simple
“The new appointee starts her job next Monday.”
contextual
“The board of directors met to discuss the qualifications of the new appointee for the chief executive position.”
complex
“While the appointee was chosen for her extensive legal expertise, critics argued that her lack of political experience would hinder her ability to navigate the complex regulatory landscape.”
Real-World Examples
“The practice has existed for decades, but in recent years the number of political appointees has increased .” “Judge Orlando Garcia, a Clinton appointee, scheduled a hearing for Garces Perez to appear in court in person next week.” “The first, which occurred because he was a political appointee, was a due diligence process that occurred before the announcement of his role.” Etymology
French appointé, from appointer.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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