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consultation

1 of 1noun
/ˌkɑnsəlˈteɪʃən/
Forms:consultations
1

the act or process of discussing something with a person or a group of people

C1
  • She scheduled a consultation with a cardiologist to discuss her heart health.
  • The company sought a consultation with a financial advisor before making any major investments.
  • During the initial consultation, the lawyer explained the client's rights and possible outcomes.
  • Students are encouraged to have a consultation with their professors to discuss their thesis topics.
  • The IT department held a consultation with the software vendors to address the security issues.
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2

a formal meeting or discussion, often with an important or authoritative person

  • The president held a consultation with cabinet members.
  • A consultation with the ambassador clarified diplomatic concerns.
  • The CEO arranged a consultation with key investors.
  • The consultation with the board of directors lasted several hours.
  • She requested a private consultation with the judge.
3

a discussion between two or more people to consider a specific question or problem

  • The architects had a consultation to finalize the design plan.
  • Teachers held a consultation about student performance.
  • A consultation was scheduled to discuss the budget proposal.
  • The team met for a consultation on how to improve workflow.
  • Scientists held a consultation to review the research findings.