Meaning & Definition of Consultation in English
English⟶
Consultation
/kɑnsəlteʃən/
noun
1. A conference (usually with someone important)
- "He had a consultation with the judge"
- "He requested an audience with the king"
synonym:
- consultation,
- audience,
- interview
2. A conference between two or more people to consider a particular question
- "Frequent consultations with his lawyer"
- "A consultation of several medical specialists"
synonym:
- consultation
3. The act of referring or consulting
- "Reference to an encyclopedia produced the answer"
synonym:
- reference,
- consultation
Examples of using
Before you make a decision about your marriage, you should have a consultation with your parents.
I'd like to have a consultation about getting braces.
Before you make a decision about your marriage, you should have a consultation with your parents.