advisement

noun

ad·​vise·​ment əd-ˈvīz-mənt 

1

: careful consideration : deliberation

take a matter under advisement

2

: the act or process of advising someone (such as a college student)

Synonyms

• account
• consideration
• debate
• deliberation
• reflection
• study
• thought

Examples of advisement in a Sentence

we'll take that matter under advisement and get back to you later

Recent Examples on the Web

The board at last month’s meeting dismissed the electioneering portion of the complaint but took under advisement the question of whether Allende is guilty of obstructing or interfering with the duties of a poll worker. —Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025

For example, some Gen Zers have already discovered strategic ways to maximize credit card benefits through the online advisement of financial influencers on TikTok and other social media platforms. —Jb Orecchia, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025

At the hearing on Wednesday, the judge ruled on a handful of pending motions and took others under advisement. —Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025

Judge Beverly Cannone took their remarks under advisement and did not issue a ruling in court. —Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English avisement "examination, consideration, decision, advice, counsel," borrowed from Anglo-French, from aviser, adviser "to look at, examine, consider, give advice to, inform" + -ment -ment — more at advise

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing advisement

• take (something) under advisement

Rhymes for advisement

• aggrandizement
• disfranchisement
• enfranchisement
• chastisement
• disenfranchisement

Kids Definition

advisement

noun

ad·​vise·​ment əd-ˈvīz-mənt 

: careful consideration

take a matter under advisement

Legal Definition

advisement

noun

ad·​vise·​ment əd-ˈvīz-mənt 

1

: careful consideration : deliberation

take the matter under advisement

2

: the act or process of advising

advisement of the debtor on matters relating to…his debts

—J. H. Williamson