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
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
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Many also offer free or low-cost initial consultations, but acting quickly matters.
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In addition to her daily schedule of operations and consultations, there are interns to train and a clinic renovation to oversee.
—Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
The process involved extensive consultation with luxury groups and sustainability experts on both sides, Morand said.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
The Lakers are working in consultation with the Dodgers for the high-tech improvements.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 May 2026
In addition to her daily schedule of operations and consultations, there are interns to train and a clinic renovation to oversee.
—Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
The process involved extensive consultation with luxury groups and sustainability experts on both sides, Morand said.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
The Lakers are working in consultation with the Dodgers for the high-tech improvements.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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“Consultation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consultation. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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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
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