Definition of advisementnext
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 academy then takes these requests under advisement and, very occasionally, updates the Esperanto dictionary. Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026 The judges took the matter under advisement after hearing from attorneys representing both sides, who agreed that there were still underlying issues in the case for the district court to work through. Matthew Kelly may 26, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2026 Before rendering her decision, Jones listened to attorneys for both sides and also took under advisement letters received from the family and friends of both Lipscomb and Starks. Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 The judge heard arguments from both sides and has taken the issue under advisement, according to court records. Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for advisement
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Noun
  • Wilson’s review was written without much consideration for what movies do differently from their source material.
    Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026
  • This indicates a new phase in how higher education manages free speech, driven by practical considerations rather than just philosophy.
    Scott White, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The source spoke on the condition of anonymity to freely discuss ongoing deliberations.
    Dan Hayes, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • In 2018, he was found guilty once more following a five-week trial and three days of deliberation, KUSA reports, and sentenced to life in prison.
    Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

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“Advisement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisement. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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