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AWL Sublist 5 · Academic Word
consultation
/ˌkɑːnslˈteɪʃən/ Syllables: con·sul·ˈta·tion
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Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
A formal meeting to seek expert advice, opinions, or feedback before deciding.
Synonyms
discussion
counsel
conference
Antonyms
decree
dictate
Translations
consultation in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
استشارة، تشاور
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
اجتماع تطلب فيه نصيحة أو رأي الخبراء قبل أن تتخذ قرارًا.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Consultation is asking experts or stakeholders for advice before a decision. Universities hold consultation on policy changes affecting students and staff.
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Memory TipConsult plus -ation — the act of consulting someone knowledgeable.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The faculty held a public consultation before revising the undergraduate assessment regulations.
Ethics consultation helped the team refine interview questions for the vulnerable cohort study.
Stakeholder consultation shaped the final wording of the university sustainability strategy document.
Word Families & Pronunciation
consultation
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| verb | consult |
| noun | consultant |
| adjective | consultative |
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