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consultation

Syllabification: (con·sul·ta·tion)
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Definition of consultation

noun

  • the action or process of formally consulting or discussing:they improved standards in consultation with consumer representatives consultations between the two governments
  • a meeting with an expert or professional, such as a medical doctor, in order to seek advice.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin consultatio(n-), from the verb consultare (see consult)

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