Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of seeking advice or information: The process of referring to a source or person for expert opinion, guidance, or information.
   • A meeting for discussion or advice: A conference or discussion between two or more people to consider a specific question or problem.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The doctor scheduled a consultation to discuss the test results.
  • After a brief consultation of the manual, she was able to fix the machine.
  • The committee held a consultation with community leaders before making a decision.

Advanced Usage

• "In consultation with": Acting while seeking and considering the advice of a specified person or group.
  • The policy was drafted in consultation with industry experts.
• "For consultation": For the purpose of seeking advice or discussion.
  • The document was sent to the legal team for consultation.

Variants and Related Words

• Consult (verb): To seek information or advice from someone.
  • You should consult a specialist about that pain.
• Consultative (adjective): Intended to give advice or having the role of an advisor.
  • She serves in a consultative capacity on the board.
• Consultant (noun): A person who provides expert advice professionally.
  • The company hired a marketing consultant.

Synonyms

• Conference: A formal meeting for discussion.
• Discussion: The process of talking about something to exchange ideas or reach a decision.
• Deliberation: Long and careful consideration or discussion.

Related Phrases

• Consultation period: A set time during which advice is sought or discussions are held before a decision.
  • The public consultation period for the new law ends next month.
• Peer consultation: Seeking advice from colleagues of similar status or expertise.
  • The research paper was improved through peer consultation.

Noun

1. the act of referring or consulting
   • reference to an encyclopedia produced the answer
2. a conference between two or more people to consider a particular question
   • frequent consultations with his lawyer
   • a consultation of several medical specialists
3. a conference (usually with someone important)
   • he had a consultation with the judge
   • he requested an audience with the king