consultation
US /ˌkɑnsəlˈteɪʃən/
Definition
a conference (usually with someone important)
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
You can book a free consultation with one of our advisors.
Word Family
Synonyms
- conferencea prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
- deliberation(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
- discussionan extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
Collocations
- Easy book a brief initial introductory consultation appointmentto book a brief initial introductory consultation appointment, meaning to engage for a performance
- Medium host a structured stakeholder consultation workshop sessionto host a structured stakeholder consultation workshop session, meaning to be the host of or for
- Hard convene broad public notice and comment consultation proceedingsto convene broad public notice and comment consultation proceedings, meaning to meet formally
- Very Hard close-door emergency medical consultation behind surgical ward barriersa collocation phrase: close-door emergency medical consultation behind surgical ward barriers
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.