appointing
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈpɔɪntɪŋ// UK //ɐpˈɔɪntɪŋ// ap·point·ing
adj. describing the act of choosing someone for a job or role. You use this word to talk about the process of hiring or selecting people.
adj. relating to the formal selection of a person for a position or office. Typically used attributively before a noun.
The appointing authority signed the contract yesterday.
The committee finished the appointing process after reviewing all the candidate applications.
The appointing power of the president is checked by the senate's requirement for confirmation votes.
Usage
Often used as a participial adjective modifying nouns like 'authority', 'committee', or 'process'.