advisement
2 synonyms for advisement, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Careful consideration or deliberation, especially before making a decision.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use advisement
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
under advisement
take under advisement
Mostly used in formal or legal contexts.
Etymology
From Old French avisement, related to advise.
Full origin of advisement →Frequently asked questions
What does “advisement” mean?
The word “advisement” means careful consideration or deliberation, especially before making a decision. In plain terms, formal consideration of something before deciding.
How do you use “advisement” in a sentence?
Here is “advisement” used in a sentence: “The judge took the matter under advisement before ruling.”
What part of speech is “advisement”?
“Advisement” is a noun.
Where does the word “advisement” come from?
The word “advisement” comes from Old French. From Old French avisement, related to advise.
