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 judges took the matter under advisement after hearing from attorneys representing both sides, who agreed that there were still underlying issues in the case for the district court to work through.
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Matthew Kelly
may 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 May 2026
Before rendering her decision, Jones listened to attorneys for both sides and also took under advisement letters received from the family and friends of both Lipscomb and Starks.
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Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
The judge heard arguments from both sides and has taken the issue under advisement, according to court records.
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Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
Portillo also read Garner a fentanyl advisement on the record.
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Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for advisement
Matthew Kelly
may 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 May 2026
Before rendering her decision, Jones listened to attorneys for both sides and also took under advisement letters received from the family and friends of both Lipscomb and Starks.
—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
The judge heard arguments from both sides and has taken the issue under advisement, according to court records.
—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
Portillo also read Garner a fentanyl advisement on the record.
—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for advisement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advisement
Noun
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Trump taking the country to war with Iran, in part at the urging of his pal Bibi — without any sensible plan, debate, sanction from Congress or consideration as to how this might hurt Americans already struggling to make ends meet.
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By eliminating your class and your ethnicity, your natural talents and weaknesses, from consideration, the veil reminds you that those traits are beyond your control, making fairness an incentive.
Noun
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The jury delivered the verdict on Friday after about 40 minutes of deliberation, AP reported.
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On Thursday The New York Times reported, citing people involved in the deliberations, that OpenAI is leaning toward holding off until next year.
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“Advisement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisement. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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