consultation

American  

[kon-suhl-tey-shuhn] / ˌkɒn səlˈteɪ ʃən /

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.

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consultation British  

/ ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. the act or procedure of consulting

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

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Other Word Forms

• preconsultation noun
• proconsultation adjective
• reconsultation noun

Etymology

Origin of consultation

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

Example Sentences

The group also want more consultation about the structure of the sport, plus increased contributions from the Grand Slams into pension, healthcare and maternity pots.

From BBC

The government will unveil the measure, which will be subject to consultation, as part of its wider road safety strategy launched on Wednesday.

From BBC

The draft budget will now go out for an eight-week public consultation before it will need to return to the executive for approval.

From BBC

Fed officials have said the increase reflects higher labor and material costs, changes made after consultations with review agencies, and complications common in large- scale renovations of old buildings.

From Barron's

The decision follows security assessments and "extensive consultations" with security agencies, it added.

From BBC

Related Words

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