consultation
noun
con·sul·ta·tion
ˌkän(t)-səl-ˈtā-shən 
1
: council, conference
specifically
: a deliberation between physicians on a case or its treatment
Her doctor called in a heart specialist for consultation.
2
: the act of consulting or conferring
met with his physician for regular consultation and examination
Synonyms
Examples of consultation in a Sentence
Many accountants offer a free consultation before charging for their work.
After a series of consultations with doctors, a date for the operation was set.
The group had a series of consultations with members of Congress.
The town decided to close the park without any consultation with town residents.
After consultation with the judge, lawyers decided to drop the case.
Consultation of city records confirms that she lived there in the 1950s.
Several dictionaries are available for consultation.
a quick consultation of the city records
Recent Examples on the Web
These were all non-binding consultations as the U.S. Congress holds plenary power over Puerto Rico.
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TIME, 25 Apr. 2024
The platform provides weight inclusive and culturally competent care led by comprehensive hour-long appointments, virtual consultations available in Spanish.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 24 Apr. 2024
Service Excellence: Providing outstanding customer service from initial consultation through to project completion and follow-up.
—Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
Six Senses Ibiza runs a comprehensive three- to seven-night regime comprising a consultation with the property's resident sleep doctor, 45-minute general wellness screening, yoga nidra, massages, fitness classes, sleep amenities, and sleep tracking.
—Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2024
After identifying their renovation goals, homeowners can arrange a consultation with Inspired Closets.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Furthermore, Smile Hair Clinic provides free online consultations where clients can talk about their problems with hair loss and submit images of their scalps.
—Chiara Accardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Apr. 2024
However, after less than a week, the online consultations were paused and public meetings canceled.
—David Cox, WIRED, 13 Apr. 2024
The war has provided an opening for the Islamic Republic to resume a formal role in pan-Muslim and cross-regional consultations.
—Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2024
TIME, 25 Apr. 2024
The platform provides weight inclusive and culturally competent care led by comprehensive hour-long appointments, virtual consultations available in Spanish.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 24 Apr. 2024
Service Excellence: Providing outstanding customer service from initial consultation through to project completion and follow-up.
—Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
Six Senses Ibiza runs a comprehensive three- to seven-night regime comprising a consultation with the property's resident sleep doctor, 45-minute general wellness screening, yoga nidra, massages, fitness classes, sleep amenities, and sleep tracking.
—Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2024
After identifying their renovation goals, homeowners can arrange a consultation with Inspired Closets.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Furthermore, Smile Hair Clinic provides free online consultations where clients can talk about their problems with hair loss and submit images of their scalps.
—Chiara Accardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Apr. 2024
However, after less than a week, the online consultations were paused and public meetings canceled.
—David Cox, WIRED, 13 Apr. 2024
The war has provided an opening for the Islamic Republic to resume a formal role in pan-Muslim and cross-regional consultations.
—Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2024
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consultation
noun
con·sul·ta·tion
ˌkän(t)-səl-ˈtā-shən
1
: a discussion between doctors on a case or its treatment
2
: the act of consulting
Medical Definition
consultation
noun
con·sul·ta·tion
ˌkän(t)-səl-ˈtā-shən
: a deliberation between physicians on a case or its treatment
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