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10 Language-to-English DictionariesConsultation
/ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A meeting with an expert or professional, such as a medical doctor, lawyer, or advisor, in order to seek advice or discussion.
"She booked a consultation with a financial advisor to discuss her retirement plans." - 2
The action or process of formally consulting or conferring with someone.
"The new policy was implemented only after extensive consultation with staff representatives."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'consultatio', stemming from 'consultare' (to deliberate, take counsel, or consult), entering Middle English via Old French in the 15th century. Originally denoting the action of taking counsel together, its meaning evolved to encompass formal professional advisory meetings.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Consultation" is said worldwide
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consultation
Transliteration: kɔ̃.syl.ta.sjɔ̃
"Il a pris rendez-vous pour une consultation médicale."
Beratung
Transliteration: bəˈʁaːtʊŋ
"Vor dem Eingriff ist eine gründliche Beratung notwendig."
consultazione
Transliteration: kon.sul.taˈt͡sjo.ne
"Il medico ha fissato una consultazione specialistica."
consulta
Transliteration: konˈsulta
"Necesito programar una consulta con el especialista."
consulta
Transliteration: kõˈsultɐ
"A consulta com o advogado durou uma hora."
परामर्श
Transliteration: paramarsh
"विशेषज्ञ से परामर्श लेना बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है।"
咨询
Transliteration: zīxún
"我们在做决定前需要进行专业咨询。"
상담
Transliteration: sangdam
"전문가와의 상담을 통해 해결책을 찾았습니다."
相談
Transliteration: sōdan
"専門家に相談の予約を入れました。"
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