Reappointing: meaning, definitions and examples

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reappointing

 

[ riːəˈpɔɪntɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

job assignment

Reappointing refers to the action of appointing someone to a position or role once again after their previous term has ended. This process is often seen in political or organizational contexts where officials or leaders are given the opportunity to continue their work in the same capacity they held before.

Synonyms

confirm, reassign, reselect, retain

Examples of usage

  • The board decided on reappointing the previous director for another term.
  • After a successful tenure, he was reappointed as the CEO.
  • The committee is in charge of reappointing members to various committees.
  • They announced the reappointing of the ambassador to strengthen diplomatic ties.

Translations

Translations of the word "reappointing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reconduzindo

🇮🇳 पुनः नियुक्ति

🇩🇪 Wiederernennung

🇮🇩 mengangkat kembali

🇺🇦 перепризначення

🇵🇱 ponowne powołanie

🇯🇵 再任命

🇫🇷 réaffectation

🇪🇸 re-nombramiento

🇹🇷 yeniden atama

🇰🇷 재지명

🇸🇦 إعادة تعيين

🇨🇿 znovu jmenování

🇸🇰 opätovné vymenovanie

🇨🇳 重新任命

🇸🇮 ponovno imenovanje

🇮🇸 aftursetning

🇰🇿 қайта тағайындау

🇬🇪 მחדש დანიშვნა

🇦🇿 təkrar təyin etmə

🇲🇽 re-nombramiento

Word origin

The term 'reappointing' is derived from the prefix 're-' which implies 'again' or 'back', combined with the word 'appoint', which comes from the Latin 'appointare', meaning 'to place, to set'. The root 'appoint' has evolved in the English language to denote the action of assigning a position or task to someone. The use of 'reappointing' emphasizes the act of placing someone in a previously held role, reflecting the continuity of responsibility. Historically, it has been commonly used in both governmental and institutional contexts, particularly pertaining to roles that require renewal after a specific term, such as judges, officers, or committee members. The increase in bureaucratic processes in the 19th century and onward has also contributed to more frequent discussions around the reappointment of various officials.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,990, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.