consultation
noun
con·sul·ta·tion
ˌkän(t)-səl-ˈtā-shən 
1
: council, conference
specifically
: a deliberation between physicians on a case or its treatment
Her doctor called in a heart specialist for consultation.
2
: the act of consulting or conferring
met with his physician for regular consultation and examination
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Examples of consultation in a Sentence
Many accountants offer a free consultation before charging for their work.
After a series of consultations with doctors, a date for the operation was set.
The group had a series of consultations with members of Congress.
The town decided to close the park without any consultation with town residents.
After consultation with the judge, lawyers decided to drop the case.
Consultation of city records confirms that she lived there in the 1950s.
Several dictionaries are available for consultation.
a quick consultation of the city records
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Nanna Heitmann, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Competitors charge for consultations with tax experts, so this is a huge advantage.
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Principle 6: Environmental claims about the future should be supported by substantiation and a clear plan
The proposal is now in the public consultation stage, allowing those that are impacted or have an interest in climate change to submit impact.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
One of the biggest selling points is its create-your-own-wellness adventure, in which guests can choose from a menu of activities, including golf, hiking, forest bathing, mindset consultations, body composition analysis, well-being classes, private spa hales, and more.
—Jasmine Browley, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
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Nanna Heitmann, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Competitors charge for consultations with tax experts, so this is a huge advantage.
—PCMAG, 2 Jan. 2025
Principle 6: Environmental claims about the future should be supported by substantiation and a clear plan
The proposal is now in the public consultation stage, allowing those that are impacted or have an interest in climate change to submit impact.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
One of the biggest selling points is its create-your-own-wellness adventure, in which guests can choose from a menu of activities, including golf, hiking, forest bathing, mindset consultations, body composition analysis, well-being classes, private spa hales, and more.
—Jasmine Browley, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Consultation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consultation. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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consultation
noun
con·sul·ta·tion
ˌkän(t)-səl-ˈtā-shən
1
: a discussion between doctors on a case or its treatment
2
: the act of consulting
Medical Definition
consultation
noun
con·sul·ta·tion
ˌkän(t)-səl-ˈtā-shən
: a deliberation between physicians on a case or its treatment
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