consultation — the action or process of formally consulting or discussing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or process of formally consulting or discussing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The celebrity booked a consultation with a plastic surgeon to fix her 'oops' moment from last year's selfie.
- After a brief consultation with his wallet, he decided the expensive restaurant was out of the question.
- The government held a public consultation on the new tax policy.
consultation
NOUN[/ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/]
the action or process of formally consulting or discussing
The doctor offers a careful consultation before recommending any treatment.
The nation holds consultation at the station
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin consultare, meaning 'to deliberate together' or 'seek advice'. It evolved from ancient Roman practice where senators and wise men gathered to discuss important matters, reflecting the formal deliberative tradition of the Roman state.
Breakdown
consultare (to consult, deliberate together) + -tion (suffix forming nouns of action or state), where consultare itself combines con- (together) + -sultare (to deliberate, seek counsel).
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📝Examples
“The celebrity booked a consultation with a plastic surgeon to fix her 'oops' moment from last year's selfie.”
“After a brief consultation with his wallet, he decided the expensive restaurant was out of the question.”
“The government held a public consultation on the new tax policy.”
“She had a consultation with her professor before choosing her thesis topic.”
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