as in consideration
a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something
we'll take that matter under advisement and get back to you later
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Recent Examples of advisement
The judge delayed a ruling to take further advisement.
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors counter that the questioning was routine and that the advisement was properly given once he was placed under arrest.
—Cameron Schoppa, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Within 30 days of submission, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), provided feedback, which Rush said local planning agencies took under advisement and resubmitted plans in late January of this 2025.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
The appeal in O'Day's case is before Circuit Judge Jennifer Faunce, who is taking the matter under advisement after oral arguments in June and July, according to Circuit Court records.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors counter that the questioning was routine and that the advisement was properly given once he was placed under arrest.
—Cameron Schoppa, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Within 30 days of submission, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), provided feedback, which Rush said local planning agencies took under advisement and resubmitted plans in late January of this 2025.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
The appeal in O'Day's case is before Circuit Judge Jennifer Faunce, who is taking the matter under advisement after oral arguments in June and July, according to Circuit Court records.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advisement
Noun
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Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy approached bags with the same consideration that defined the rest of her wardrobe.—
Julia Rabinowitsch,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Jalen Brunson, Knicks Brunson is another guy very deserving of first-team consideration.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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An avatar state—fluent, tireless, and perfectly malleable—would simulate deliberation but without consequence.—
Deb Roy,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2026
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Democratic deliberation is becoming market speculation.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Advisement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisement. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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