Definition

The act of appointing someone again to a position or role after their previous appointment has ended.

Example

After a successful term, the board decided on her reappointment as the committee chair.

Conversation

Did you hear about Sarah's reappointment at the board meeting?

Yeah, I heard she did a great job presenting her ideas.

I thought her reappointment was well-deserved after all her hard work.

Absolutely! It's nice to see someone get recognized for their efforts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reappointment → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "appoint" (from Old French *apointier*, meaning to assign or designate). The word "reappointment" means the act of assigning or designating someone again to a position or role.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('re-') when someone is 'assigned' ('appoint') to a position — that's what reappointment means.

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