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

He also says there needs to be more practical consultation between schools, families, and the authorities on how to deliver the support a child needs.

From BBC

Each team will begin games with two challenges, initiated by a pitcher, hitter or catcher tapping their head within seconds of the call — no dugout consultation allowed.

From Los Angeles Times

GPhC guidelines state that an online pharmacy could independently verify the person's weight, height and BMI through a video consultation, in person or by contacting another healthcare provider such as the person's GP.

From BBC

At that time, Charles couldn't do more than advise, and the favoured younger son was given the role as envoy, appointed by the late Queen in consultation with ministers.

From BBC

Sir Keir has launched a consultation on banning under-16s from social media and promised to crackdown on the addictive elements of the apps.

From BBC

Related Words

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