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Definition of consult

Pronunciation: /kənˈsʌlt/

[with object]

seek information or advice from (someone, especially an expert or professional):if you consult a solicitor, making a will is a simple procedure
have discussions with (someone), typically before undertaking a course of action:patients are entitled to be consulted about their treatment [no object]:the government must consult with interested bodies
refer for information to (a book, diary, or watch): she consulted a large desk diary

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒnsʌlt/

chiefly North American

an act of consulting a professional; a consultation:after a consult with his attorneys, he retracted his previous statement

Derivatives

early 16th century (in the sense 'confer'): from French consulter, from Latin consultare, frequentative of consulere 'take counsel'

Definition of consult in the US English dictionary

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