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 Bevan said the Supreme Court would take the matter under advisement. Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2025 The military judge then took the matter under advisement and postponed the proceeding until Thursday. Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025 Contributions will be distributed under the advisement of the Annenberg Foundation, for short-term relief efforts and long-term initiatives to prevent future fire disasters. Thania Garcia, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025 Ali took the motion for a preliminary injunction under advisement but signaled that his decision is not predetermined. Ella Lee, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for advisement
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Noun
  • Creating New Garden Beds Choosing the right spot for a new garden bed takes a lot of consideration.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
  • But the once-inconceivable consideration of tax increases underscores the tricky task that Republicans have in meeting competing demands from fiscal hawks, moderates and tax slashers for the ambitious party-line bill — as well as the rise of populist instincts in the party.
    Emily Brooks, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • While deliberations of the Council will be mostly behind closed doors, the Parliament uses a more open legislative process.
    Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Stermer was found guilty after seven hours of deliberation, according to WWMT.
    Sean Neumann, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025

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“Advisement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisement. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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