A meeting to discuss something and get advice or make a decision, often with an expert.
From Latin *consultatio*, from *consultare* "to take counsel." It has long meant a formal asking for and giving of advice.
A good consultation is not just someone telling you what to do—it’s a shared thinking session. The word reminds us that big decisions should feel more like joint problem‑solving than orders from above.
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