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 Which is why Panda Exteriors offers free consultations around solar energy for homes because educating the community is an important part of their service. — Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025 The album's release came on the closing day of the British government’s public consultation on changing the copyright laws. — Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 25 Feb. 2025 Nationwide offers cyber liability insurance for a wide variety of industries, with useful add-ons like legal consultations and network vulnerability testing. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025 Beyond facilitating virtual consultations, agentic AI systems can autonomously schedule follow-ups, analyze symptoms during video calls and recommend diagnostic tests based on patient data. — Rignesh Soni, Forbes, 21 Feb. 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
  • Gender must be at the core of climate finance planning and national accountability, not an afterthought or token discussion.
    — Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Her feelings on the country’s hard-right swing were not articulated during the discussion, but they were certainly alluded to.
    — Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of discussion
Noun
  • OpenAI is hoping that Donald Trump's AI Action Plan, due out this July, will settle copyright debates by declaring AI training fair use—paving the way for AI companies' unfettered access to training data that OpenAI claims is critical to defeat China in the AI race.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Zoning commissioners, without much debate, ultimately waved the proposal through to city council, recommending approval in a 7-4 vote.
    — Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 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
  • At the board meeting, port commissioners also directed staff to use a progressive design-build project model, meaning the agency will solicit interest from architects and general contractors who can jointly work on the project from its outset under a single contract.
    — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
  • In Colorado, for doses over 2 milligrams, facilitators will screen participants at least 24 hours in advance, then supervise the session in which the participant consumes and experiences mushrooms, lasting several hours, plus a later meeting to integrate the experience.
    — Kate Ruder, CBS News, 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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