Definition of advisementnext
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 Judge Denton took the matter under advisement, and the community is still awaiting a ruling on whether the cases will be taken to court. Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026 Apodaca is next scheduled to appear in Denver County Court on April 21 for an advisement hearing, court records show. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026 Judge Andrea Bouressa heard arguments from counsel on the motion, then took it under advisement and released them for a quick lunch. Alexa Shrake, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026 No ruling was made and the judge took arguments under advisement. Kristina Rex, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for advisement
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Noun
  • Beyond the practical considerations like stadium sites and financing, experts say the MLB will also examine cities’ demographics and corporate presence.
    Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
  • That’s becoming a more expensive consideration because AI tabs are starting to rack up.
    Jake Angelo, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • But in the end, deliberations would only last about three hours.
    Natalie Morales, CBS News, 24 May 2026
  • The order would have established a framework for the government to vet the national security risks of the most advanced AI systems before their public release, according to a person familiar with the White House’s deliberations with the tech industry but not authorized to speak about them publicly.
    Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026

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“Advisement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisement. Accessed 30 May. 2026.

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