consultation

Etymology

From Middle French consultation, from Latin consultatio. Morphologically consult + -ation

noun

  1. The act of consulting.
    Riled by a decision that went against him, Ziv kicked his displaced boot at the assistant referee and, after a short consultation between the officials, he was given his marching orders and the loudest cheer of the night. October 20, 2011, Michael da Silva, “Stoke 3 - 0 Macc Tel-Aviv”, in BBC Sport
  2. A conference for the exchange of information and advice.
  3. An appointment or meeting with a professional person, such as a doctor.

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