advisement

noun

ad·​vise·​ment əd-ˈvīz-mənt 

1

: careful consideration : deliberation

take a matter under advisement

2

: the act or process of advising someone (such as a college student)

Synonyms

• account
• consideration
• debate
• deliberation
• reflection
• study
• thought

Examples of advisement in a Sentence

we'll take that matter under advisement and get back to you later

Recent Examples on the Web

Judge Myron Perez said the case would be taken under advisement. —Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2024

In a pre-trial interview, Jordan — who will testify against Baldwin in Santa Fe — detailed an encounter on set during which the actor pushed back against safety advisement regarding a horse riding sequence. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2024

The case is still active — although his Aug. 1 advisement hearing was vacated, two review hearings for these charges are scheduled for July 18 and Oct. 18. —Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 13 June 2024

Daily reminders, workshops, and one-on-one advisements are all avenues for millions more FAFSA applications being submitted. —Marvin Krislov, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English avisement "examination, consideration, decision, advice, counsel," borrowed from Anglo-French, from aviser, adviser "to look at, examine, consider, give advice to, inform" + -ment -ment — more at advise

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing advisement

• take (something) under advisement

Kids Definition

advisement

noun

ad·​vise·​ment əd-ˈvīz-mənt 

: careful consideration

take a matter under advisement

Legal Definition

advisement

noun

ad·​vise·​ment əd-ˈvīz-mənt 

1

: careful consideration : deliberation

take the matter under advisement

2

: the act or process of advising

advisement of the debtor on matters relating to…his debts

—J. H. Williamson