advisement

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ad·vise·ment | \ əd-ˈvīz-mənt

Definition of advisement

1 : careful consideration : deliberation take a matter under advisement

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

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Synonyms & Antonyms for advisement

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short shrift

Examples of advisement in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web Last month, under his advisement, Florida became the first state to break from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendations that everyone aged 5 and older receive the Covid-19 vaccine. — Jen Christensen, CNN, 20 Apr. 2022 Of Monday's moves, Perdomo's advisement would qualify as at least a minimal surprise after leading Milwaukee with a 2-0 record in five appearances (two starts). — Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2022 After hearing Wednesday, federal judge takes the matter under advisement. — Jeff Mcdonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2022 Judge Natalie Bokota took his plea under advisement. — Meredith Colias-pete, chicagotribune.com, 18 Feb. 2022 Circuit Judge Joan Moriarty took the case under advisement. — NBC News, 6 Jan. 2022 Circuit Judge Joan Moriarty took the case under advisement. — CBS News, 6 Jan. 2022 The odor, which was first reported on Oct. 3, is now expected to linger until the weekend, as residents remain under public health advisement to avoid prolonged outdoor exercise at night and in the early morning. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2021 Neill said the board sought advisement from Renee Gadar, global artistic director of texture for Aveda, in changing the state's licensing requirements. — Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 13 Nov. 2021 See More

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