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 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 Portillo also read Garner a fentanyl advisement on the record. Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for advisement
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Noun
  • Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from makeup artists.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 July 2026
  • The weight considerations can be found in many of the design decisions, such as the dual-pane acrylic windows, which were chosen to reduce the overall weight of the trailer.
    Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
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  • Its sessions are open to the public and its deliberations are broadcast.
    Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have expressed interest in acquiring free agent forward LeBron James, a league source who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe ongoing deliberations told The Athletic.
    Tony Jones, New York Times, 2 July 2026

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“Advisement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisement. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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