consultation

[kon-suhl-tey-shuhn]

noun

1. the act of consulting; consulting; conference.

2. a meeting for deliberation, discussion, or decision.

3. a meeting of physicians to evaluate a patient's case and treatment.

4. English Law.,  a writ returning a case to an ecclesiastical court from a temporal one.

5. Australian.,  lottery.

consultation

/ ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. the act or procedure of consulting

2. a conference for discussion or the seeking of advice, esp from doctors or lawyers

Other Word Forms

• preconsultation noun
• proconsultation adjective
• reconsultation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of consultation¹

First recorded in 1540–50; from Latin consultātiōn-, stem of consultātiō, from consultāt(us) “deliberated” (past participle of consultāre; consult ) + -iō -ion

Example Sentences

Weeks ago, the team — in consultation with team doctors, Ohtani’s agent and the reigning MVP himself — decided to avoid pushing him past the five-inning mark until at least October.

From Los Angeles Times

A government consultation on Access to Work closed at the end of June with ministers currently reviewing what a new scheme could look like.

From BBC

The media organisation has launched a consultation on proposed changes, which affect 900 roles.

From BBC

The next round of consultation has begun on creating a proposed new national park stretching across north-east Wales and Powys.

From BBC

The bill that paved the way for Ottawa to streamline approvals processes for major projects sparked anger among indigenous leaders concerned it would bypass proper consultation with their communities.

From BBC

Related Words

• appointment 
• conference 
• deliberation 
• dialogue 
• discussion 
• examination 
• hearing 
• interview 
• meeting 
• session