Appointment and Vacancy

Appointment

Appointment noun - The state or fact of being chosen for a position or duty.

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Vacancy and appointment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vacancy" instead a noun "Appointment".

Vacancy noun - Empty space.

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Appointment and vacancy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Appointment" instead a noun "Vacancy".

Nearby Word: vacant

temporary	temporary appointment	temporary vacancy
next	next appointment	next vacancy

Colonels and above are promoted by appointment, so if there is no vacancy, this is the rank one will rise to until another Colonel retires or is promoted to Brigadier General.

Source: Useful Notes / Singaporeans with Stealth Frigates

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