consultation

CEFRB2

/ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A discussion in which advice or information is given.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A 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 meanings
  1. An appointment or meeting with a professional person, such as a doctor.

  2. The act of consulting.

More examples

In context
  • Riled 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.