consultation

noun

con·​sul·​ta·​tion ˌkän(t)-səl-ˈtā-shən 

1

: council, conference

specifically : a deliberation between physicians on a case or its treatment

Her doctor called in a heart specialist for consultation.

2

: the act of consulting or conferring

met with his physician for regular consultation and examination

Synonyms of consultation

• discussion
• consult
• debate
• talk
• meeting
• conversation
• conference

Examples of consultation in a Sentence

Many accountants offer a free consultation before charging for their work.

After a series of consultations with doctors, a date for the operation was set.

The group had a series of consultations with members of Congress.

The town decided to close the park without any consultation with town residents.

After consultation with the judge, lawyers decided to drop the case.

Consultation of city records confirms that she lived there in the 1950s.

Several dictionaries are available for consultation.

a quick consultation of the city records

Recent Examples on the Web

Well, Cameron called his own pitches after consultation with the Royals pitching coaches and veteran catcher Salvador Perez. — Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

After private consultations but no public discussion, the 193-member General Assembly scheduled a vote on his reappointment for Friday afternoon. — ABC News, 24 July 2026

After an online consultation, a provider personalizes a treatment plan and ships it to your home. — Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Review social media posts Social media platforms and patient reviews can be a useful tool before visiting for a consultation. — Ella Moore july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

see consult entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing consultation

• in consultation with

Rhymes for consultation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

consultation

noun

con·​sul·​ta·​tion ˌkän(t)-səl-ˈtā-shən 

1

: a discussion between doctors on a case or its treatment

2

: the act of consulting

Medical Definition

consultation

noun

con·​sul·​ta·​tion ˌkän(t)-səl-ˈtā-shən 

: a deliberation between physicians on a case or its treatment