as in consideration
a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something
we'll take that matter under advisement and get back to you later
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Recent Examples of advisement
The legislative hearing officer took that case under advisement in August 2023, not delivering a recommendation to the city council until the summer of 2024.
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 17 July 2025
McKenzie held a hearing on Scott’s mental competency June 16, taking the matter under advisement.
—Kansas City Star, 7 July 2025
In May, Kehlani’s Central Park Pride concert in New York was canceled under advisement from the city’s mayor.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 June 2025
The judge took the dangerousness matter under advisement, and was expected to deliver his finding on Monday.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 17 July 2025
McKenzie held a hearing on Scott’s mental competency June 16, taking the matter under advisement.
—Kansas City Star, 7 July 2025
In May, Kehlani’s Central Park Pride concert in New York was canceled under advisement from the city’s mayor.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 June 2025
The judge took the dangerousness matter under advisement, and was expected to deliver his finding on Monday.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advisement
Noun
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The growing cap is one consideration, as a $12 million contract starting in 2025-26 is slightly different from one in 2026-27.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Justices can either uphold the Court of Appeals’ dismissal of the case or remand it back to the Court of Claims for consideration, which would then mean the legality of Michigan denying workers' compensation wages to undocumented workers who suffer injuries on the job could be debated.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After more than two days of deliberation, the foreperson read the verdict, starting with the charges of special-circumstances murder/robbery.—
Joe Garcia,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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When jurors came forward with concerns, Farber was strict about respecting the sanctity of deliberations and cautioned them not to discuss the content or tenor of jury room discussions, transcripts show.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Advisement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisement. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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