Meaning of consultation in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌkɑnsəlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

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  1. Noun

    consultation

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Latin consultatio(n-), from the verb consultare (see consult)

    Definitions

    1. a conference (usually with someone important)

    Examples

    • « he had a consultation with the judge »
    • « he requested an audience with the king »

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  2. 2. a conference between two or more people to consider a particular question

    Examples

    • « frequent consultations with his lawyer »
    • « a consultation of several medical specialists »

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  3. 3. the act of referring or consulting

    Examples

    • « reference to an encyclopedia produced the answer »

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    John Anderson

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