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

I began to do some research and discovered a nearby transplant clinic offering free consultations and monthly payment plans.

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A player consultation group at all Grand Slams - focusing specifically on the majors unlike the existing tour player councils - has also been suggested to the tournaments.

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A Python On The Prom, which will be unveiled next April, was conceived by the sculptor Nick Elphick, after consultation with Pythons Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam, the Jones family and local groups.

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Buckingham Palace said the demotion had been done in consultation with the British government.

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"The ministerial code makes clear that in certain circumstances and in consultation with the independent adviser, an apology is sufficient resolution," the spokesman added.

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Related Words

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