Meaning & use
consultation
A meeting with an expert, such as a doctor or lawyer, to seek advice, or the process of discussing something together.
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The dentist offered a free consultation to assess my daughter's teeth.
The new policy was drafted only after extensive consultation with local residents.
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"In consultation with" is a common formal phrase meaning "while discussing matters together with."
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