Consultation Meaning in English

word

US

/ˌkɑnsəɫˈteɪʃən/

kahn-suhl-TAY-shuhn

UK

/kɒnsəltˈeɪʃən/

kon-suhlt-AY-shuhn

Definition

A meeting where advice or information is given, especially from an expert such as a doctor or lawyer. It can also mean the act of discussing something to make a decision.

Usage & Nuances

Used formally in medical, legal, and business contexts. Common collocations: 'medical consultation', 'legal consultation', 'consultation fee'. Implies a structured discussion, not just casual advice.

• Spanish: consulta - asesoramiento
• Portuguese (BR): consulta - aconselhamento
• Portuguese (PT): consulta - aconselhamento
• Chinese (Simplified): 咨询 - 会诊
• Chinese (Traditional): 諮詢 - 會診
• Hindi: परामर्श
• Arabic: استشارة
• Bengali: পরামর্শ - পরামর্শ সভা
• Russian: консультация
• Japanese: 相談 - コンサルテーション
• Vietnamese: cuộc tư vấn - cuộc tham khảo ý kiến
• Korean: 상담 - 컨설테이션
• Turkish: danışma - konsültasyon
• Urdu: مشاورت - صلاح مشورہ
• Indonesian: konsultasi - musyawarah

Example Sentences

I have a consultation with the doctor tomorrow.

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The manager called a team consultation to discuss the project.

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A consultation is required before making big decisions.

basic

She went for a free legal consultation about her contract.

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After the consultation, I felt more confident about the treatment plan.

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We had a quick consultation before the meeting to make sure everyone was ready.

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