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单词 consultation
释义

consultation

noun

con·​sul·​ta·​tion ˌkän(t)-səl-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce consultation (audio)
1
: council, conference
specifically : a deliberation between physicians on a case or its treatment
Her doctor called in a heart specialist for consultation.
2
: the act of consulting or conferring
met with his physician for regular consultation and examination

Synonyms

  • argument
  • argumentation
  • argy-bargy [chiefly British]
  • back-and-forth
  • colloquy
  • confab
  • confabulation
  • conference
  • consult
  • council
  • counsel
  • debate
  • deliberation
  • dialogue
  • dialog
  • discussion
  • give-and-take
  • palaver
  • parley
  • talk
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Example Sentences

Many accountants offer a free consultation before charging for their work. After a series of consultations with doctors, a date for the operation was set. The group had a series of consultations with members of Congress. The town decided to close the park without any consultation with town residents. After consultation with the judge, lawyers decided to drop the case. Consultation of city records confirms that she lived there in the 1950s. Several dictionaries are available for consultation. a quick consultation of the city records See More
Recent Examples on the Web That claim was rejected by the National Archives after consultation with the Justice Department and President Biden’s White House lawyers. Alex Leary, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2022 The company had planned a beer plant in the border city of Mexicali, but in 2020 Lopez Obrador ordered that the project be stopped over water issues after a consultation with local citizens. Andrea Navarro, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2022 The proposal is the result of a consultation process undertaken in 2017 by Indigenous leaders with Aboriginal communities around Australia. Yan Zhuang, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Aug. 2022 Customers can schedule a free 20-minute nutrition consultation to help select the best meals for their individual tastes and preferences. Amy Fischer Ms, Rd, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022 Puan Sairani explained during consultation that the day’s treatment would bring to light the ancient traditions of female intimate care. Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 Unfortunately, some doctors are not experts at making the diagnosis of mild prolapse by examination, so consultation with a gynecologist is ideal. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 8 Aug. 2022 Some providers avoid asking direct questions about the location of their patients during the consultation, according to activists, creating a layer of plausible deniability. Christopher Rowland, Anchorage Daily News, 7 July 2022 Some providers avoid asking direct questions about the location of their patients during the consultation, according to activists, creating a layer of plausible deniability. Christopher Rowland, Washington Post, 6 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

see consult entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

consultation

noun

con·​sul·​ta·​tion ˌkän-səl-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce consultation (audio)
1
: a meeting held to talk things over
2
: the act of talking things over

Medical Definition

consultation

noun

con·​sul·​ta·​tion ˌkän(t)-səl-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce consultation (audio)
: a deliberation between physicians on a case or its treatment

consultation

noun

as in consult
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue holding frequent consultations with his lawyer to discuss the case

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • consult
  • discussion
  • debate
  • talk
  • meeting
  • conversation
  • deliberation
  • dialogue
  • argumentation
  • conference
  • consultancy
  • counsel
  • argument
  • council
  • seminar
  • dialog
  • colloquy
  • symposium
  • negotiation
  • confabulation
  • chat
  • palaver
  • confab
  • parley
  • roundtable
  • chat room
  • discourse
  • bull session
  • forum
  • back-and-forth
  • give-and-take
  • argy-bargy
  • bargaining
  • skull session
  • disquisition
  • skull practice
  • talkathon
  • rap
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  • pourparler
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