# appointing

Pronunciation: say "uh-POYN-ting" /əˈpɔɪntɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of appoint. — present participle and gerund of appoint
   - Simple: Present participle of appoint. Use this form for choosing someone for a job that is happening now or as an activity.
   - _The mayor is appointing three new members to the planning committee._
   - _Appointing a qualified successor proved harder than the directors expected._

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