Meaning & use
advisement
Careful consideration of a matter, often before making an official decision.
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The judge took the sentencing decision under advisement before the next hearing.
Students meet with an advisor for academic advisement before registering for classes.
A note on using this word
Advisement is most common in the fixed phrase under advisement, meaning a decision is being carefully considered.
Words with a similar meaning
considerationdeliberation
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