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consultation Definition

con·sul·ta·tion (kän′səl tā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. the act of consulting
  2. a meeting to discuss, decide, or plan something, as a meeting of several doctors to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of a case

Etymology: L consultatio

consultation Synonyms

consultation

n.

interview, conference, deliberation, meeting; see discussion 1.

consultation Usage Examples

Preposition: on

  • proposal: There will be further public consultation on this proposal once the planning application has been received.
  • draft: The public consultation on the draft Communications Bill ended on 2 August.

Adjective modifier

  • extensive: All of these measures were subject to extensive prior consultation.
  • initial: Good luck with your initial consultation, we found ours really good.
  • public: There will be public consultation which is on the Bristol City Council website.
  • informal: This workshop today marks the start of informal consultation on the children's strategy.
  • formal: The true feelings of the area will come to light with the formal consultations.
  • widespread: These proposals will then be subject to widespread consultation over the coming months.

Converse of object

  • launch: Notes to Editors: The Microgeneration Strategy is a result of a three month consultation launched in June 2005.
  • undertake: Research & Consultation Section giving details about consultations undertaken by Council departments.
  • follow: Following a three month consultation, the new school for 470 pupils got the go ahead from Glasgow City Council last month.

Modifies a noun

  • document: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to view the Consultation Document on your computer.
  • paper: Anyone can respond to consultation papers within the time period given for comment.
  • exercise: The code replaces the guide How to conduct a written consultation exercise.
  • process: All comments will be fed into the consultation process.
  • period: The consultation period will last for six weeks from Monday 19th June 2006 to Monday 31st July 2006.
  • response: Read the consultation response " Getting it Right for Every Child " .

Preposition: with

stakeholder: It claims: ' ' There has been an unacceptable lack of consultation with key stakeholders in the drugs field ' ' .

Noun used with modifier

  • stakeholder: A stakeholder consultation event will be held at this stage to gain feedback on the proposals and ideas on implementation.
  • GP: The principal source, the General Household Survey, presently reports only on ( NHS ) GP consultations on this basis.