Common Mistakes : Appointment

 noun

:N1

BAD: I was very nervous during the appointment and I’m sure they’ll give the job to someone else

GOOD: I was very nervous during the interview and I’m sure they’ll give the job to someone else

appointment = an arrangement that you have made to see a doctor, dentist, business person, etc at a particular time

.You can’t see the manager without an appointment

.My appointment was for ten thirty

interview = a formal meeting at which people ask you questions to see if you are suitable for a particular job, course of study, etc

.If they’re interested in your application, they’ll ask you to go for an interview

:N2

.BAD: I had an appointment with Takumi, a friend of mine

.GOOD: I had arranged to meet Takumi, a friend of mine

.You make an appointment to see a doctor, principal, business person, etc

.I’ve got an appointment to see Dr Tanner on Tuesday

.You arrange to meet/see a friend, relative, etc

.We’ve arranged to meet Alan at the swimming pool