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 judge delayed a ruling to take further advisement.
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors counter that the questioning was routine and that the advisement was properly given once he was placed under arrest.
—Cameron Schoppa, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Within 30 days of submission, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), provided feedback, which Rush said local planning agencies took under advisement and resubmitted plans in late January of this 2025.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
The appeal in O'Day's case is before Circuit Judge Jennifer Faunce, who is taking the matter under advisement after oral arguments in June and July, according to Circuit Court records.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors counter that the questioning was routine and that the advisement was properly given once he was placed under arrest.
—Cameron Schoppa, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Within 30 days of submission, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), provided feedback, which Rush said local planning agencies took under advisement and resubmitted plans in late January of this 2025.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
The appeal in O'Day's case is before Circuit Judge Jennifer Faunce, who is taking the matter under advisement after oral arguments in June and July, according to Circuit Court records.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advisement
Noun
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On Friday afternoon, Minnesota sent forward Vinnie Hinostroza to the Florida Panthers in exchange for future considerations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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In a separate move, the Wild flipped winger Vinnie Hinostroza to the Florida Panthers for future considerations, successfully pairing down the roster after adding Nick Foligno and Minnesota native Bobby Brink at he trade deadline.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The verdict after only a couple hours of deliberations followed a weeklong trial that included remarkable testimony from Merchant himself.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The verdict after only a couple hours of deliberations followed a weeklong trial that included remarkable testimony from Merchant himself.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Advisement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisement. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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