consultation

noun

ˌkän(t)-səl-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce consultation (audio)
Definition of consultationnext
as in consult
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue holding frequent consultations with his lawyer to discuss the case

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Recent Examples of consultation History repeated itself on Monday, as Aaron Boone told the YES Network that Cole is in Los Angeles for another consultation with the famed surgeon. — Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025 Last month, the first of four public consultation sessions into the construction of the new Multi-Launcher Launch Complex at the Guiana Space Centre was held at Kourou Town Hall. — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025 The Swiss government opened the consultation process on a new Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) agreement to provide for the automatic and reciprocal exchange of information between Swiss and U.S. tax authorities. — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 Younger patients are booking consultations, as well. — Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for consultation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultation
  1. consult
  2. discussion
  3. debate
  4. talk
  5. meeting
  6. conversation
Noun
  • As for me and my harvest, Gogol popped by my two-plant garden for an in-person consult after the Fig Earth workshop.
    — Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Robby wants Samira to stop stalling on calling for a psych consult, but Samira sees the woman’s hand tremors and hears about her coordination issues and has a hunch this isn’t a psych case.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
Definition of consult
Noun
  • Many content creators engage with their audience through community posts that include interactive features like polls and discussion prompts.
    — Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The fine will be up for discussion, but Washington suggested $500.
    — Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of discussion
Noun
  • Apple’s views on the age-verification debate largely echo Google's.
    — Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The current debates over tariffs are the latest example of the Trump era sending conservatives back to the drawing board to rethink the views of recent generations.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of debate
Noun
  • Is there a chance for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine?
    — CBS News, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Prisoners sit in rows in the corridor outside their cells for the talks or are led through exercise regimens under the supervision of guards.
    — Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of talk
Noun
  • The research team says the meetings to review their National Institutes of Health grant funding have been canceled twice.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Tip 2: Review the agendas and attend the meetings of the school’s governing board to learn what options are under consideration.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of meeting
Noun
  • Join Discussions – Follow AI conversations on LinkedIn, listen to AI podcasts, or attend webinars.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • In the guest house, the games room was designed as a casual yet sophisticated gathering space, perfect for board games, conversation, or a quiet retreat.
    — Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of conversation

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