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consultation

[kon-suhl-tey-shuhn] / ˌkɒn səlˈteɪ ʃən /
NOUN
asking, conference
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appointment conference deliberation dialogue discussion examination hearing interview meeting session
STRONG
argument clambake confab council groupthink huddle
WEAK
buzz session second opinion

Example Sentences

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Deputy Luce said economic advice and responses to the consultation had guided his decision.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

In a statement, the firm said it does not comment on speculation, but it noted that any material changes to its methodology would require public consultation.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

As the rollout nears completion, the government is currently holding a consultation on the future of Universal Credit, the first system-wide review since it was launched in 2013.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The government has run a consultation on leaseholder service charges and is looking at strengthening residents' rights.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

On the table itself, we decided on just two things: a large globe and a star chart for easy consultation with the Big Dipper and the North Star.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan