consultation

noun

/ˌkɒnslˈteɪʃn/

/ˌkɑːnslˈteɪʃn/

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[uncountable] the act of discussing something with somebody or with a group of people before making a decision about it
- a consultation document/paper/period/process
- consultation with somebody/something The decision was taken after close consultation with local residents.
- in consultation with somebody/something acting in consultation with all the departments involved
Synonyms discussion
discussion
- conversation
- dialogue
- talk
- debate
- consultation
- chat
- gossip
These are all words for an occasion when people talk about something.
- discussion a detailed conversation about something that is considered to be important:
  Discussions are still taking place between the two leaders.
- conversation a talk, usually a private or informal one, involving two people or a small group; the activity of talking in this way:
  a telephone conversation
- dialogue conversations in a book, play or film:
  The novel has long descriptions and not much dialogue.
  A dialogue is also a formal discussion between two groups, especially when they are trying to solve a problem or end a dispute:
  The President told waiting reporters there had been a constructive dialogue.
- talk a conversation or discussion, often one about a problem or something important for the people involved:
  I had a long talk with my boss about my career prospects.
- debate a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposing views and then there is often a vote on the issue:
  a debate on prison reform
- consultation a formal discussion between groups of people before a decision is made about something:
  There have been extensive consultations between the two countries.
- chat a friendly informal conversation; informal talking. The countable use of chat is especially British English: I just called in for a chat about the kids.
- gossip a conversation about other people and their private lives:
  We had a good gossip about the boss.
Patterns
- a discussion/conversation/dialogue/talk/debate/consultation/chat/gossip about something
- a discussion/conversation/dialogue/debate/consultation on something
- in (close) discussion/conversation/dialogue/debate/consultation with somebody
- to have a discussion/conversation/dialogue/talk/debate/consultation/chat/gossip with somebody
- to hold a discussion/conversation/debate/consultation
Extra Examples
- The company has promised wide consultation on its expansion plans.
- The plan was developed in close consultation with the local community.
- There will be a period of public consultation before a decision is reached.
- They have taken this decision without any consultation.
- We need more consultation with the unions.
- You should seek expert consultation.
- A consultation period will be required.
- He has been acting in consultation with all the departments involved.
Topics Preferences and decisionsc1
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- close
- extensive
- full
- …
verb + consultation
- have
- hold
consultation + noun
- document
- paper
- period
- …
preposition
- in consultation with
- without consultation
- consultation about
- …
See full entry
[countable] a formal meeting to discuss something
- There have been extensive consultations between the two countries.
Synonyms discussion
discussion
- conversation
- dialogue
- talk
- debate
- consultation
- chat
- gossip
These are all words for an occasion when people talk about something.
- discussion a detailed conversation about something that is considered to be important:
  Discussions are still taking place between the two leaders.
- conversation a talk, usually a private or informal one, involving two people or a small group; the activity of talking in this way:
  a telephone conversation
- dialogue conversations in a book, play or film:
  The novel has long descriptions and not much dialogue.
  A dialogue is also a formal discussion between two groups, especially when they are trying to solve a problem or end a dispute:
  The President told waiting reporters there had been a constructive dialogue.
- talk a conversation or discussion, often one about a problem or something important for the people involved:
  I had a long talk with my boss about my career prospects.
- debate a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposing views and then there is often a vote on the issue:
  a debate on prison reform
- consultation a formal discussion between groups of people before a decision is made about something:
  There have been extensive consultations between the two countries.
- chat a friendly informal conversation; informal talking. The countable use of chat is especially British English: I just called in for a chat about the kids.
- gossip a conversation about other people and their private lives:
  We had a good gossip about the boss.
Patterns
- a discussion/conversation/dialogue/talk/debate/consultation/chat/gossip about something
- a discussion/conversation/dialogue/debate/consultation on something
- in (close) discussion/conversation/dialogue/debate/consultation with somebody
- to have a discussion/conversation/dialogue/talk/debate/consultation/chat/gossip with somebody
- to hold a discussion/conversation/debate/consultation
Extra Examples
- a consultation between teachers and parents
- The police chiefs will hold a consultation with all the relevant groups.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- close
- extensive
- full
- …
verb + consultation
- have
- hold
consultation + noun
- document
- paper
- period
- …
preposition
- in consultation with
- without consultation
- consultation about
- …
See full entry
[countable] a meeting with an expert, especially a doctor, to get advice or treatment
- A 30-minute consultation will cost £50.
Synonyms interview
interview
- interrogation
- audience
- consultation
These are all words for a meeting or occasion when somebody is asked for information, opinions or advice.
- interview a formal meeting at which somebody is asked questions, for example, to see if they are suitable for a particular job or course of study, or in order to find out their opinions about something:
  a job interview
- interrogation the process of asking somebody a lot of questions, especially in an aggressive way, in order to get information; an occasion on which this is done:
  He confessed after four days under interrogation.
- audience a formal meeting with an important person:
  The Pope granted her a private audience.
- consultation a meeting with an expert, especially a doctor, to get advice or treatment.
Patterns
- an in-depth interview/consultation
- a police interview/interrogation
- to have/request a(n) interview/audience/consultation with somebody
- to give/grant somebody a(n) interview/audience/consultation
- to carry out/conduct an interview/interrogation
Extra Examples
- I had a consultation with a dermatologist.
- The practice provides medical consultations for drug addicts.
- a joint consultation with doctors and patients
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- personal
- private
- free
- …
verb + consultation
- have
- provide
- seek
- …
consultation + noun
- service
- fee
preposition
- consultation with
See full entry
[uncountable] the act of looking for information in a book, etc.
- There is a large collection of texts available for consultation on-screen.

Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin consultatio(n-), from the verb consultare, frequentative of consulere ‘take counsel’.

单词	consultation
释义	consultation noun /ˌkɒnslˈteɪʃn/ /ˌkɑːnslˈteɪʃn/ jump to other results [uncountable] the act of discussing something with somebody or with a group of people before making a decision about it a consultation document/paper/period/process consultation with somebody/something The decision was taken after close consultation with local residents. in consultation with somebody/something acting in consultation with all the departments involved Synonyms discussiondiscussion conversation dialogue talk debate consultation chat gossip These are all words for an occasion when people talk about something. discussion a detailed conversation about something that is considered to be important: Discussions are still taking place between the two leaders. conversation a talk, usually a private or informal one, involving two people or a small group; the activity of talking in this way: a telephone conversation dialogue conversations in a book, play or film: The novel has long descriptions and not much dialogue. A dialogue is also a formal discussion between two groups, especially when they are trying to solve a problem or end a dispute: The President told waiting reporters there had been a constructive dialogue. talk a conversation or discussion, often one about a problem or something important for the people involved: I had a long talk with my boss about my career prospects. debate a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposing views and then there is often a vote on the issue: a debate on prison reform consultation a formal discussion between groups of people before a decision is made about something: There have been extensive consultations between the two countries. chat a friendly informal conversation; informal talking. The countable use of chat is especially British English: I just called in for a chat about the kids. gossip a conversation about other people and their private lives: We had a good gossip about the boss. Patterns a discussion/conversation/dialogue/talk/debate/consultation/chat/gossip about something a discussion/conversation/dialogue/debate/consultation on something in (close) discussion/conversation/dialogue/debate/consultation with somebody to have a discussion/conversation/dialogue/talk/debate/consultation/chat/gossip with somebody to hold a discussion/conversation/debate/consultation Extra Examples The company has promised wide consultation on its expansion plans. The plan was developed in close consultation with the local community. There will be a period of public consultation before a decision is reached. They have taken this decision without any consultation. We need more consultation with the unions. You should seek expert consultation. A consultation period will be required. He has been acting in consultation with all the departments involved. Topics Preferences and decisionsc1 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective close extensive full … verb + consultation have hold consultation + noun document paper period … preposition in consultation with without consultation consultation about … See full entry [countable] a formal meeting to discuss something There have been extensive consultations between the two countries. Synonyms discussiondiscussion conversation dialogue talk debate consultation chat gossip These are all words for an occasion when people talk about something. discussion a detailed conversation about something that is considered to be important: Discussions are still taking place between the two leaders. conversation a talk, usually a private or informal one, involving two people or a small group; the activity of talking in this way: a telephone conversation dialogue conversations in a book, play or film: The novel has long descriptions and not much dialogue. A dialogue is also a formal discussion between two groups, especially when they are trying to solve a problem or end a dispute: The President told waiting reporters there had been a constructive dialogue. talk a conversation or discussion, often one about a problem or something important for the people involved: I had a long talk with my boss about my career prospects. debate a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposing views and then there is often a vote on the issue: a debate on prison reform consultation a formal discussion between groups of people before a decision is made about something: There have been extensive consultations between the two countries. chat a friendly informal conversation; informal talking. The countable use of chat is especially British English: I just called in for a chat about the kids. gossip a conversation about other people and their private lives: We had a good gossip about the boss. Patterns a discussion/conversation/dialogue/talk/debate/consultation/chat/gossip about something a discussion/conversation/dialogue/debate/consultation on something in (close) discussion/conversation/dialogue/debate/consultation with somebody to have a discussion/conversation/dialogue/talk/debate/consultation/chat/gossip with somebody to hold a discussion/conversation/debate/consultation Extra Examples a consultation between teachers and parents The police chiefs will hold a consultation with all the relevant groups. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective close extensive full … verb + consultation have hold consultation + noun document paper period … preposition in consultation with without consultation consultation about … See full entry [countable] a meeting with an expert, especially a doctor, to get advice or treatment A 30-minute consultation will cost £50. Synonyms interviewinterview interrogation audience consultation These are all words for a meeting or occasion when somebody is asked for information, opinions or advice. interview a formal meeting at which somebody is asked questions, for example, to see if they are suitable for a particular job or course of study, or in order to find out their opinions about something: a job interview interrogation the process of asking somebody a lot of questions, especially in an aggressive way, in order to get information; an occasion on which this is done: He confessed after four days under interrogation. audience a formal meeting with an important person: The Pope granted her a private audience. consultation a meeting with an expert, especially a doctor, to get advice or treatment. Patterns an in-depth interview/consultation a police interview/interrogation to have/request a(n) interview/audience/consultation with somebody to give/grant somebody a(n) interview/audience/consultation to carry out/conduct an interview/interrogation Extra Examples I had a consultation with a dermatologist. The practice provides medical consultations for drug addicts. a joint consultation with doctors and patients Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective personal private free … verb + consultation have provide seek … consultation + noun service fee preposition consultation with See full entry [uncountable] the act of looking for information in a book, etc. There is a large collection of texts available for consultation on-screen. Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin consultatio(n-), from the verb consultare, frequentative of consulere ‘take counsel’.
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