consultative

adjective

: of, relating to, or intended for consultation : advisory
a consultative committee
a consultative document

Examples of consultative in a Sentence

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Lenders who can provide a consultative approach, offering insights and options rather than rigid terms, are becoming trusted partners in growth. Albert Gahfi, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 That will require the United States to take an open and consultative approach, maintaining channels of communication to convince the Saudis of common interests on global issues. F. Gregory Gause Iii, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2022 Use interactive content, consultative selling and real-time conversations to show impact, not just talk about it. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 Specifically, the senior casualty actuary performs a wide variety of consultative and analytical assignments associated with aspects of property and casualty insurance rate regulation. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for consultative

Word History

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of consultative was in 1583

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“Consultative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consultative. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

Medical Definition

consultative

adjective
: of, relating to, or intended for consultation
neurologic services are typically consultativePhysicians' Current Procedural Terminology

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