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 Judge Andrea Bouressa heard arguments from counsel on the motion, then took it under advisement and released them for a quick lunch. Alexa Shrake, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026 No ruling was made and the judge took arguments under advisement. Kristina Rex, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026 The judge delayed a ruling to take further advisement. 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 See All Example Sentences for advisement
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Noun
  • Reliever Trevor Richards reported for duty for the Chicago White Sox on Friday, three days after he was acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
  • The Mustangs’ 200 free relay of Chloe Wool-Smith, Pang, Karolina Sangasy and Mia Walker clocked a consideration time for the CIF State meet next week.
    Dan Albano, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Noun
  • This makes democratic deliberation impossible.
    Adam Kirsch, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
  • Kiley, who chose to run in the 6th after weeks of deliberation, has recently registered to become an Independent.
    Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026

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“Advisement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisement. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

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