in consultation with — in discussion with someone in order to exchange opinions or get advice before making a decision
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: in discussion with someone in order to exchange opinions or get advice before making a decision
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən wɪð/
Example Sentences
- The exam questions were revised in consultation with veteran civil servants who still remember the horror of last year's test.
- In consultation with the ministry, the reform committee decided to reduce the number of subjects.
- My mom always makes big decisions in consultation with her fortune teller, not with dad.
in consultation with
NOUN[/ɪn ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən wɪð/]
in discussion with someone in order to exchange opinions or get advice before making a decision
The architect finalized the blueprint in consultation with the senior engineer.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase derives from Latin 'consultare' (to consult, deliberate), formed from 'con-' (together) and 'sulere' (to take counsel). The prepositions 'in' and 'with' combine with 'consultation' to create the idiomatic phrase meaning 'in cooperation or agreement with'.
Breakdown
in (within, by means of) + consult (from Latin consultare: con- together + sulere to counsel) + -ation (act or process) + with (accompanied by, in association with).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The exam questions were revised in consultation with veteran civil servants who still remember the horror of last year's test.”
“In consultation with the ministry, the reform committee decided to reduce the number of subjects.”
“My mom always makes big decisions in consultation with her fortune teller, not with dad.”
“The new curriculum was designed in consultation with education experts and student representatives.”
“He picked the wedding date in consultation with his wife, his mother-in-law, and apparently the entire neighborhood.”
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