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
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.
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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
Kelly Pedersen, partner, global retail leader at advisement firm PwC, said that could see off-price retail prices coming close to those offered by marketplaces and fast-fashion platforms.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 27 Aug. 2025
An enduring and vociferously heated debate concerns whether the use of generic generative AI for mental health advisement on a population-level basis is going to be a positive outcome or a negative outcome for society.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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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
Kelly Pedersen, partner, global retail leader at advisement firm PwC, said that could see off-price retail prices coming close to those offered by marketplaces and fast-fashion platforms.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 27 Aug. 2025
An enduring and vociferously heated debate concerns whether the use of generic generative AI for mental health advisement on a population-level basis is going to be a positive outcome or a negative outcome for society.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advisement
Noun
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Any decision regarding Iran’s participation or nation exclusions would involve complex political and economic costs that extend far beyond football considerations.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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LeBron is still eligible for All-NBA consideration and has started playing in back-to-backs.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The specific details are expected to be posted for school board deliberation in February.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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They’re expected to continue deliberations Monday morning.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Advisement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisement. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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