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consultation

noun

ˌkän(t)-səl-ˈtā-shən

Definition of consultation

as in discussion

an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue holding frequent consultations with his lawyer to discuss the case

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Recent Examples of consultation Zach Eaton, a spokesperson for the Lincoln Police Department, said the change was approved by Public Safety Chief Matt Alves after consultation with the Lincoln Police Officers Association. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 Additionally, GoodRx for Weight Loss is a comprehensive, direct-to-consumer telemedicine subscription built to simplify every step of the GLP-1 treatment journey, from consultation to prescription to fulfillment. — Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 An estimate that seems unusually high compared to what other consultations suggest is worth questioning. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 29 July 2026 The agency alleges many customers are billed after completing an intake form rather than after a consultation with a medical professional. — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for consultation

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When leaders focus too heavily on their own agenda, however, the discussion can quickly become transactional, leaving one or both sides without a clear sense of value or progress.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Adding pace to their attacks In some respects, this point harks back to discussions people were having last summer.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of discussion

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In these cases, Hirsch recommends coming in at least six months in advance for an initial consult and injectable treatments.

— Rio Viera-Newton, Vogue, 23 July 2026
Microagi, which is coming off a $55 million seed funding round, collects real-world training footage in more than a dozen countries and consults with companies on deploying robots in their factories.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of consult

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Two of the three major GOP candidates for Minnesota governor faced off in a debate on Friday night, 11 days before the August primary.

— Esme Murphy, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Just months after the Charlotte region’s transportation board voted to kill support for the Interstate 77 South Toll lane project, talks of community investments that could be brought forth by the controversial project has reignited the debate.

— DJ Simmons August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of debate

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The ban, which allows humanoid makers to seek case-by-case approvals, could give Washington a bargaining chip in future talks with China.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
At the event, attendees can listen to in-depth talks by speakers from Zillow, Google, Uber and other companies, and then go hear DJs play R&B and Afrobeats.

— Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of talk

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Public areas—including the lobby, restaurants, and meeting spaces—are all wheelchair accessible.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
McDonald and others now want the DAR’s national leadership to call a special meeting in October for members to once again consider limits on the organization’s definition of a woman.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026

Definition of meeting

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While much of Plaza Midwood sat without power for days, the store stayed open, with neighbors flocking there for supplies, conversation and a sense of normalcy.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
If a conversation starts feeling like a control contest, step out of the performance.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026

Definition of conversation

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Our expert panel consisted of roughly three dozen coaches, general managers, personnel directors, scouts and front office staffers across the country, representing every conference.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 21 July 2026
If Congress is going to filter out new provisions to the Protect College Sports Act on a daily basis to take the temperature of the fans, why can't conferences discuss enforcing their own rules.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

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