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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of advisement
Judge Andrea Bouressa heard arguments from counsel on the motion, then took it under advisement and released them for a quick lunch.
—
Alexa Shrake, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
No ruling was made and the judge took arguments under advisement.
—Kristina Rex, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The judge delayed a ruling to take further advisement.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors counter that the questioning was routine and that the advisement was properly given once he was placed under arrest.
—Cameron Schoppa, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for advisement
Alexa Shrake, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
No ruling was made and the judge took arguments under advisement.
—Kristina Rex, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The judge delayed a ruling to take further advisement.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors counter that the questioning was routine and that the advisement was properly given once he was placed under arrest.
—Cameron Schoppa, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for advisement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advisement
Noun
-
The appeals court that ordered a trial court to reconsider Peters' sentence said the trial judge's consideration of her belief in the existence of 2020 election fraud went beyond what was relevant to sentencing her.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
-
Individually, each of these proposals deserves serious public consideration.—
Luisa Veltmann,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2026
Noun
-
With closing arguments now completed in the trial and the jury set to start deliberations on Monday, the uncertainty in this case will soon be resolved.—
Tom Dotan,
Vanity Fair,
17 May 2026
-
Every prior declaration followed weeks or months of deliberation.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Advisement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisement. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
