consultation
noun
uk/ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən/ us [ C ]
a meeting to discuss something or to get advice:
I'll call you to fix the details for a consultation.
She overcame resistance to her products with innovative offers, including free consultations and a money-back guarantee.
[ C or U ]
a discussion with someone about something that you are planning, in order to get their opinion or advice:
consultation with sb They adopted the rules this summer after months of consultation with their lawyers.
consultation on sth The consultation on these options showed that Option 1 was widely rejected.
consultation document/paper He has laid out his concerns in a consultation paper.
consultation period/process The consultation period for the bill is just two weeks.
in consultation with sb The director will make his decision in consultation with his advisors.
See also
joint consultation