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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 To obtain the license, street vendors would need to pay a $500 fee every two years, receive a food service sanitation certificate and complete a health consultation with the Chicago Department of Public Health. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026 But Trump’s antipathy toward alliances suggests close consultation with South Korea and Japan is unlikely. — Stephen E. Biegun, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2026 Developers are proposing a gym, longevity spa, massage and recovery rooms, consultation and treatment spaces, physical therapy and aesthetic services. — Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026 With the help of her daughter Zoe, Wechsler opened the first Spotless location in 2025, offering walk-in consultations, $275; topical and oral prescriptions; pimple shots, $100; extractions, $100; and peels with 20 percent salicylic acid, $100. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consultation

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Malik Willis’ injury and Kyle McCord’s move into the starting lineup dominated much of the discussion at Thursday’s weekly session with a handful of Dolphins assistant coaches.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026
The discussions followed two days of negotiations involving Russian, Ukrainian and American representatives in Abu Dhabi.

— Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of discussion

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Danielle Friedman does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

— Danielle Friedman, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
Expect more brands to pair products with questionnaires, telehealth consults or at-home test kits.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of consult

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This was the teams’ first meeting at T-Mobile Arena since Arizona beat UCLA in the 2023 Pac-12 tournament final for the second year in a row.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Witnesses and text messages introduced during trial placed Désir at meetings where the plot evolved from a plan to capture Moïse to killing him.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

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During the conversation, the comedian and award-winning podcaster shared that there was one specific guest who left her in awe.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2026
Riley’s name has been quietly popping up in Heisman Trophy conversations in recent weeks as the 5-foot-10 running back has led the nation in rushing yards for much of the season.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of conversation

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But as a result of the election last week, the House Republican conference is smaller, with a disproportionate number of moderates and swing-district lawmakers retiring or voted out.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
The work was presented at the UbiComp/ISWC 2026 conference in Shanghai.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026

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