consultation
noun
- structured interview or similar form of communication that will solve a problem or an issue
- get together with
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən/ / [ˌkɒnsɫ̩ˈteɪʃn̩] / /ˌkɑnsəlˈteɪʃən/
name
- The 42nd sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.
noun
Etymology: From Middle French consultation, from Latin consultatio. Morphologically consult + -ation.
- The act of consulting.
“Plans were prepared under the auspices of the L.S.W.R. by W. R. Galbraith and R. F. Church, with J. F. Greathead in consultation, for a deep-level electric line on the tube principle, 1½ miles long, from a point under the main-line terminus at Waterloo to the eastern end of Queen Victoria Street, […].”
“Riled by a decision that went against him, Ziv kicked his displaced boot at the assistant referee and, after a short consultation between the officials, he was given his marching orders and the loudest cheer of the night.”
- A conference for the exchange of information and advice.
“Last month I went to a "consultation" on racism and sexism sponsored by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. It was the first of a series of five conferences designed to bring people together fighting racism and sexiam ^([sic]) to discuss […]”
- An appointment or meeting with a professional person, such as a doctor.