consultation

noun

con·​sul·​ta·​tion ˌkän(t)-səl-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce consultation (audio)
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1
: council, conference
specifically : a deliberation between physicians on a case or its treatment
Her doctor called in a heart specialist for consultation.
2
: the act of consulting or conferring
met with his physician for regular consultation and examination

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Many accountants offer a free consultation before charging for their work. After a series of consultations with doctors, a date for the operation was set. The group had a series of consultations with members of Congress. The town decided to close the park without any consultation with town residents. After consultation with the judge, lawyers decided to drop the case. Consultation of city records confirms that she lived there in the 1950s. Several dictionaries are available for consultation. a quick consultation of the city records
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But upon consultation with the BC staff and the Bruins, Letourneau decided to return for his junior season. — Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 30 June 2026 An initial no-obligation consultation to discuss your debt, explain your options, and get an assessment of how Larson Tax Relief can help. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 2 July 2026 His expensive and ambitious campaign has been conducted with little congressional consultation or oversight, shaped entirely by one man. — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 3 July 2026 Hundreds showed up for recent consultations with volunteer attorneys in Washington and Oregon. — ABC News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for consultation

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Etymology

see consult entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of consultation was in the 15th century

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“Consultation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consultation. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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consultation

noun
con·​sul·​ta·​tion ˌkän(t)-səl-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce consultation (audio)
1
: a discussion between doctors on a case or its treatment
2
: the act of consulting

Medical Definition

consultation

noun
con·​sul·​ta·​tion ˌkän(t)-səl-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce consultation (audio)
: a deliberation between physicians on a case or its treatment

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