consultation

noun

ˌkän(t)-səl-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce consultation (audio)
Definition of consultationnext
as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue holding frequent consultations with his lawyer to discuss the case

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Recent Examples of consultation Zach Eaton, a spokesperson for the Lincoln Police Department, said the change was approved by Public Safety Chief Matt Alves after consultation with the Lincoln Police Officers Association. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 Additionally, GoodRx for Weight Loss is a comprehensive, direct-to-consumer telemedicine subscription built to simplify every step of the GLP-1 treatment journey, from consultation to prescription to fulfillment. — Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 An estimate that seems unusually high compared to what other consultations suggest is worth questioning. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 29 July 2026 The agency alleges many customers are billed after completing an intake form rather than after a consultation with a medical professional. — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for consultation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultation
  1. discussion
  2. consult
  3. debate
  4. talk
  5. meeting
  6. conversation
  7. conference
Noun
  • When leaders focus too heavily on their own agenda, however, the discussion can quickly become transactional, leaving one or both sides without a clear sense of value or progress.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Adding pace to their attacks In some respects, this point harks back to discussions people were having last summer.
    — Art de Roché, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of discussion
Noun
  • Mark Vrtiska does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
    — Mark Vrtiska, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
  • In these cases, Hirsch recommends coming in at least six months in advance for an initial consult and injectable treatments.
    — Rio Viera-Newton, Vogue, 23 July 2026
Definition of consult
Noun
  • Two of the three major GOP candidates for Minnesota governor faced off in a debate on Friday night, 11 days before the August primary.
    — Esme Murphy, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Just months after the Charlotte region’s transportation board voted to kill support for the Interstate 77 South Toll lane project, talks of community investments that could be brought forth by the controversial project has reignited the debate.
    — DJ Simmons August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of debate
Noun
  • The ban, which allows humanoid makers to seek case-by-case approvals, could give Washington a bargaining chip in future talks with China.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
  • At the event, attendees can listen to in-depth talks by speakers from Zillow, Google, Uber and other companies, and then go hear DJs play R&B and Afrobeats.
    — Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of talk
Noun
  • For the 18-month moratorium, Webb is listed as the sponsor, according to board meeting materials.
    — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Some deepfakes can even be used in Teams and Zoom meetings, Whyte said.
    — Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of meeting
Noun
  • Watching together can create opportunities for conversation, questions and connection long after the screen is turned off.
    — Tara Duncan, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Later, the Aries Moon enters your 7th House of Partnership, making direct conversation harder to avoid and more useful than usual.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of conversation
Noun
  • Our expert panel consisted of roughly three dozen coaches, general managers, personnel directors, scouts and front office staffers across the country, representing every conference.
    — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • If Congress is going to filter out new provisions to the Protect College Sports Act on a daily basis to take the temperature of the fans, why can't conferences discuss enforcing their own rules.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of conference

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