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consultation

noun · /ˌkɑnsəlˈteɪʃən/ · Level 2 · Intermediate

What does consultation mean?

consultation (noun): a conference for the exchange of information and advice.

Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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How do you pronounce consultation?

/ˌkɑnsəlˈteɪʃən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.

Where does consultation come from?

From Middle French consultation, from Latin consultatio.

Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Words related to consultation

From Princeton WordNet 3.1.

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What does “consultation” mean?

a written message addressed to a person or organization

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a conference for the exchange of information and advice

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a path or course laid out for a race, for exercise, etc

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a series of lectures or lessons in a particular subject

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