consultation (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən/
Definition
A discussion or meeting where advice or information is sought from an expert or a professional.
Examples
The lawyer offered a free initial consultation to new clients.
We had a consultation with a financial advisor about our retirement plan.
The patient's consultation with the specialist lasted over an hour.
How to Use consultation
- consultation with (prepositional phrase)
- A discussion or meeting held with a specific person or group. — "The team had a consultation with their manager about the new project."
- consultation about (prepositional phrase)
- A discussion focused on a particular topic or issue. — "We had a consultation about the best strategy for the marketing campaign."
- consultation on (prepositional phrase)
- A discussion or meeting held regarding a specific subject or policy. — "The government is holding a public consultation on the proposed changes."
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