consultation

Universal Words noun 1 [U] the act of discussing sth with sb or with a group of people before making a decision about it: a consultation document / paper / period / process * acting in consultation with all the departments involved * The decision was taken after close consultation with local residents. 2 [C] a formal meeting to discuss sth: extensive consultations between the two countries 3 [C] a meeting with an expert, especially a doctor, to get advice or treatment: A 30-minute consultation will cost ｣50. 4 the act of looking for information in a book, etc: There is a large collection of texts available for consultation on-screen.