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
McKenzie held a hearing on Scott’s mental competency June 16, taking the matter under advisement.
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Kansas City Star, 7 July 2025
This is thought to be a sign of how much the King is taking the Queen’s opinion under advisement.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 30 June 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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Kansas City Star, 7 July 2025
This is thought to be a sign of how much the King is taking the Queen’s opinion under advisement.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 30 June 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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For industries that involve high-consideration, expensive purchases like buying a car, finding the right balance between automation and human connection is critical.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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And while Miller is garnering consideration to replace Trouba and become the 29th captain in franchise history, the stronger winds seem to be blowing toward veteran center Vincent Trocheck.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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On Thursday, opening the fifth day of the coup trial deliberations, Justice Carmén Lúcia voted to convict Bolsonaro.—
Adriana Carranca,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Last year, another San Diego jury acquitted Chambers of first-degree murder but deadlocked after more than three days of deliberation on lesser counts of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Advisement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisement. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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