Consultation
/ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən/
Definitions
2 meaningsA meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice or information.
/ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən/
A meeting to discuss something or seek advice.
The patient had a consultation with a cardiologist.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a problem, and you go talk to someone who knows a lot about it to get their advice. That meeting is a consultation! Like, if your car is broken, you get a consultation with a mechanic.
👶 For kids: When you talk to someone who knows a lot about something to get their help. Like when you talk to a doctor.
More Examples
The company held a consultation with employees regarding the new policy.
The lawyer provided a brief consultation about the legal process.
How It's Used
"The doctor scheduled a consultation to discuss the patient's test results."
"The CEO held a consultation with the board of directors."
"The lawyer recommended a consultation to assess the case's potential."
The process of formally seeking advice or opinions before making a decision.
/ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən/
The act of consulting or discussing something.
The company made the decision after a period of consultation.
💡 Simply: It's like when people gather together to talk and share their ideas before making an important decision, like choosing the best way to solve a problem or deciding on a new rule.
👶 For kids: Talking and listening to ideas before making a decision.
More Examples
Public consultation is crucial for effective policy-making.
The research underwent several stages of consultation.
How It's Used
"The government initiated a public consultation on the proposed legislation."
"The project was approved after extensive consultation with stakeholders."
Idioms & expressions
public consultation
The process of involving the public in the decision-making process, usually by seeking their feedback and opinions on a matter.
"The government launched a public consultation to gather feedback on the new environmental regulations."
seek a consultation
To request a meeting or session to get advice or information.
"I need to seek a consultation with a financial advisor about my investment options."
From Latin *consultatio*, from the verb *consulere* ('to consult'), meaning to seek advice or information.
The term has been used since the late 14th century, initially referring to the action of deliberating or taking counsel.
Memory tip
Think of a doctor's appointment to remember the word.