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 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 Proceeds will benefit a host of California fire relief organizations and initiatives under the advisement of the Annenberg Foundation. Spin Staff, SPIN, 16 Jan. 2025 Judge Salvador Vasquez will take the agreement under advisement, and a sentencing hearing is scheduled for Feb. 21. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for advisement

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“Advisement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisement. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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