noun
consultation
kahn-suhl-TAY-shuhn/ˌkɑːnslˈteɪʃn/
A discussion or meeting to seek advice or exchange views before a decision.
The doctor and patient discuss care during a consultation at the desk.
Etymology
Consultare describes seeking counsel or deliberating, and the noun ending makes that activity a thing that can be named. A consultation is the meeting in which that deliberation takes place.
In context
at this consultation appointment we'll discuss the best way to fix your overbite and answer any other questions you may have
More examples
- During the consultation, the surgeon explains the treatment options.
- The principal revises the policy after consultation with teachers.
- The committee holds public consultations before recommending changes.
Forms
consultation · consultations
consult verb — To seek advice or exchange informed views.
consultant noun — A person who provides expert professional advice.
Similar words
- discussion
- An exchange of views, not necessarily seeking advice or decisions.
- conference
- Often a more formal meeting involving several participants.