Consultation

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /kənˌsʌlˈteɪʃən/

Definitions of consultation

noun a meeting or discussion to exchange information or seek advice

Example Sentences

A1 I had a consultation with the doctor about my cough.

A2 She scheduled a consultation with a financial advisor to discuss her savings.

B1 The company is offering free consultations for new clients.

B2 After the initial consultation, the architect presented a detailed plan for the renovation.

C1 The consultation with the lawyer provided valuable insights into the legal process.

C2 The consultation with the specialist confirmed the need for surgery.

adjective consultative (relating to or involving consultation)

Example Sentences

A1 I had a consultation with the doctor about my cough.

A2 She scheduled a consultation with a financial advisor to discuss her savings.

B1 The lawyer offered a free consultation to review the case.

B2 After a consultation with the architect, they decided to renovate the entire house.

C1 The company hired a team of experts for a consultation on their marketing strategy.

C2 The government held a public consultation to gather feedback on the new policy proposal.

Examples of consultation in a Sentence

formal The doctor scheduled a consultation with the patient to discuss treatment options.

informal I had a consultation with the lawyer about my case.

slang Let's have a quick consult before making a decision.

figurative The team had a consultation to brainstorm ideas for the project.

Grammatical Forms of consultation

past tense

consulted

plural

consultations

comparative

more consultation

superlative

most consultation

present tense

consult

future tense

will consult

perfect tense

have consulted

continuous tense

is consulting

singular

consultation

positive degree

consultation

infinitive

to consult

gerund

consulting

participle

consulted

Origin and Evolution of consultation

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'consultation' originated from the Latin word 'consultationem', which means 'a deliberation, a consultation'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'consultation' has evolved to refer to a meeting or discussion to seek advice or information, especially in a professional or medical context.