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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The recommendation will now go to the Louisville Metro Council for its consideration.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Things to Consider While Ezekiel bread is a healthy bread choice, there are some considerations to take into account for certain people.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The $470 million figure emerged during city council deliberations and was later confirmed by the foundation in its 2020 annual report.—
Christine Valora,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Sep. 2025
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Following nearly five hours of public commentary and heated deliberation, a narrow majority of the Vista City Council approved a resolution early Wednesday placing restrictions on immigration enforcement in the city.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Advisement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisement. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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