as in consideration
a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something we'll take that matter under advisement and get back to you later

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Recent Examples of advisement The board at last month’s meeting dismissed the electioneering portion of the complaint but took under advisement the question of whether Allende is guilty of obstructing or interfering with the duties of a poll worker. Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025 For example, some Gen Zers have already discovered strategic ways to maximize credit card benefits through the online advisement of financial influencers on TikTok and other social media platforms. Jb Orecchia, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025 At the hearing on Wednesday, the judge ruled on a handful of pending motions and took others under advisement. Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025 Judge Beverly Cannone took their remarks under advisement and did not issue a ruling in court. Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for advisement
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Noun
  • Look for Kelly to receive strong consideration for next month’s All-Star Game.
    Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
  • Despite these growing concerns, recent legislative efforts seek to limit the consideration of climate risk in financial decision-making.
    Carlos Cubelo, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • Closing arguments in the retrial wrapped on Wednesday, and jury deliberations began on Thursday.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 6 June 2025
  • But Farber said that the discussions the juror described did not rise to the level of misconduct, but were typical, heated deliberations by a jury.
    Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 6 June 2025

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“Advisement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisement. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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