Question 1 · Quick check
consultation
/ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən/
noun
Türkçe translations
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In plain English
- 01
noun
A discussion in which advice or information is given.
- 02
noun
Extra detailA conference for the exchange of information and advice.
Examples
I had a consultation with a lawyer about my will.
I'd like to have a consultation about getting braces.
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 4
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 3
Also pronounced
- [ˌkɒnsɫ̩ˈteɪʃn̩]
- [ˌkɔnsɫ̩ˈtæɪʃn̩]
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsAn appointment or meeting with a professional person, such as a doctor.
The act of consulting.
More examples
In contextRiled 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.
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Origin
noun
From Middle French consultation, from Latin consultatio. Morphologically consult + -ation.