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.