Think about why people have arranged to see each other.
The idea
A meeting usually brings people together to discuss or decide something. An appointment is a reserved time for a service or consultation.
| Word | Typical purpose |
|---|---|
| meeting | people gather to discuss or decide something |
| appointment | a reserved time for a service or consultation |
Examples
- The team has a meeting to discuss the new schedule.
- Maya booked an appointment with the dentist for Friday.
- Our neighbors held a meeting about the park.
- Leo has an appointment at the bank to open an account.
- The project meeting starts online at nine.
- I changed my hair appointment to Tuesday.
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Watch out
Do not call every visit to a doctor a meeting: the usual word is appointment. Either word can sometimes fit another context, depending on its purpose.
Try it yourself
Choose the correct word. The committee will hold a ___ to discuss the budget. (meeting / appointment)
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meeting
meeting: The committee gathers to discuss its budget.
Choose the correct word. I booked an ___ with my doctor for Monday. (meeting / appointment)
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appointment
appointment: The doctor’s time is booked for a visit.
Choose the correct word. The staff have a ___ to plan the event together. (meeting / appointment)
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meeting
meeting: The staff plan the event together.
Choose the correct word. Sam has a dental ___ at ten. (meeting / appointment)
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appointment
appointment: The dental visit has a reserved time.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the correct word. The committee will hold a ___ to discuss the budget. (meeting / appointment)
Choose the correct word. I booked an ___ with my doctor for Monday. (meeting / appointment)
Choose the correct word. The staff have a ___ to plan the event together. (meeting / appointment)
Choose the correct word. Sam has a dental ___ at ten. (meeting / appointment)
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