consultative

adjective con·sul·ta·tive \ kən-ˈsəl-tə-tiv , ˈkän(t)-səl-ˌtā-tiv \

Definition of consultative

:of, relating to, or intended for consultation :advisory

a consultative committee

a consultative document

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To be committed and passionate about providing relevant ideas, tools and strategies for people and companies to reach their real growth potential by means of a consultative and collaborative approach.

— daina saleh, Naperville Sun, "Down to Business: Consulting firm uses training to guide companies to goals," 28 July 2017
Now Switzerland is one of the few countries where shareholders have a binding vote over how much money the board and CEOs get, whereas in the U.S. and the U.K., such votes are only consultative.

— jan-henrik foerster, Bloomberg.com, "Swiss Inc. Shaken Up by Laws Emboldening Activist Investors," 20 July 2017
Most Saudi women who do work are in teaching jobs, though women have also run in local elections and hold posts in the country’s top consultative body, the Shura Council.

— Washington Post, "A look at why a Saudi woman’s miniskirt sparked an outcry," 20 July 2017
The shift to a more consultative tack drew a cautious welcome from business groups, which worry that May's plan focuses more on controlling immigration than protecting the economy.

— william james and elizabeth piper, The Christian Science Monitor, "Queen’s Speech outlines Brexit policies, backed by May’s commitment to listen," 21 June 2017
The Senate would have a mostly consultative role, and most bills would only need the approval of the lower house.

— elisabetta povoledo, New York Times, "Italy’s Constitutional Referendum: What You Need to Know," 2 Dec. 2016

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CONSULTATIVE Defined for English Language Learners

consultative

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Definition of consultative for English Language Learners

: giving advice
: having power only to give advice and not to make decisions

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consultative

adjective con·sul·ta·tive \ kən-ˈsəl-tət-iv , ˈkän(t)-səl-ˌtāt-iv \

medical Definition of consultative

:of, relating to, or intended for consultation

neurologic services are typically consultative
—Physicians' Current Procedural Terminology

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