consultation
Translation
consultation, discussion, meeting, appointment
Examples
The decision was made after consultation with experts.
The decision was made after consultation with experts.
I have a consultation with my doctor tomorrow.
I have a consultation with my doctor tomorrow.
Grammar Patterns
a consultation ((with sb.)) I have a consultation with my doctor tomorrow.
in consultation ((with sb.)) The decision was made in consultation with experts.
Similar Words
Synonyms: discussion, meeting, appointment, session
Etymology
From the verb 'consult' plus the suffix '-ation', which denotes an action or process. So, the act of consulting.
Memory Tips
A consultATION is the actION of consulting. The '-ation' suffix often means 'the act of'.