consultation
kon-suhl-TAY-shuhn
Consultation (noun) means a meeting to discuss something or get advice, especially with a professional. Example: “After a short consultation with her lawyer, she decided to sign the contract.”
noun
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A meeting to discuss something or get advice, especially with a professional.
"After a short consultation with her lawyer, she decided to sign the contract."
"The doctor offers a free initial consultation."
"The government launched a public consultation on the new policy."
How to use consultation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA meeting where advice or opinions are exchanged.
Common pairings
public consultation
book a consultation
in consultation with
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- Plural
- consultations
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Etymology
From Latin consultatio, "a deliberation." Morphologically consult + -ation.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for consultation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “consultation” mean?
The word “consultation” means a meeting to discuss something or get advice, especially with a professional. In plain terms, a meeting where advice or opinions are exchanged.
How do you pronounce “consultation”?
“Consultation” is pronounced kon-suhl-TAY-shuhn (/ˌkɑnsəlˈteɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “consultation” in a sentence?
Here is “consultation” used in a sentence: “The doctor offers a free initial consultation.”
What part of speech is “consultation”?
“Consultation” is a noun.
Where does the word “consultation” come from?
The word “consultation” comes from Latin. From Latin consultatio, "a deliberation." Morphologically consult + -ation.
Is “consultation” a common word?
“Consultation” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
What is the difference between a consultation and an appointment?
An appointment is any arranged time to meet someone. A consultation is a specific kind of meeting held to discuss something or get advice, especially from a professional such as a doctor, lawyer, or designer. In practice, you book an appointment for a consultation.
What is the difference between consultation and consultancy?
A consultation is the meeting or process of seeking advice itself. A consultancy is a business or practice that provides expert advice, or the work of doing so ("she left banking to set up a consultancy"). A consultancy earns its living by giving consultations.
What is a public consultation?
A public consultation is a formal process in which an organization, often a government body, invites members of the public to give their views before a decision is made. It typically involves publishing proposals and collecting responses within a set period.
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