engagement
An appointment, especially to speak or perform.
Noun 4 meanings
An appointment, especially to speak or perform.
“The lecturer has three speaking engagements this week.”
Connection or attachment.
“Check the gears for full engagement before turning the handle.”
The feeling of being compelled, drawn in, connected to what is happening, interested in what will happen next.
The period of time when marriage is planned or promised.
“We are enjoying a long engagement, but haven't yet set a date.”
Etymology
From French engagement. Equivalent to engage + -ment.
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ENGAGEMENT at a glance
ENGAGEMENT has 10 letters and scores 14 points in Scrabble (E 1 + N 1 + G 2 + A 1 + G 2 + E 1 + M 3 + E 1 + N 1 + T 1) and 19 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #4,152 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with engagement
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