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US/ˌkɑːn.səlˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌkɒn.səlˈteɪ.ʃən/
a meeting or discussion to get advice, or to hear people's opinions before deciding something
In context
The rules were changed without any consultation with the staff.
The law firm offers a free 30-minute consultation to new clients.
After months of public consultation, the city decided to keep the old market.
Words that go with consultation
noun + preposition
- consultation witha meeting or discussion with a person or groupThe decision was made after consultation with local residents.
adjective + noun
- public consultationa process of asking ordinary people for their opinionsThe city opened a public consultation on the new park.
- close consultationregular and detailed discussion with someoneThe plan was drawn up in close consultation with teachers.
- free consultationan advice meeting that costs nothingThe law firm offers a free consultation for new clients.
noun + noun
- consultation processthe steps used to gather opinions before decidingThe consultation process took six months to complete.