Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Consultation has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:
a conference (usually with someone important)
"he had a consultation with the judge"
"he requested an audience with the king"
a conference between two or more people to consider a particular question
"frequent consultations with his lawyer"
"a consultation of several medical specialists"
the act of referring or consulting
"reference to an encyclopedia produced the answer"
The act of consulting.
"After hours of consultation, the committee finally reached a consensus on the new policy."
The 42nd sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.
"The verses in Surah Al-Shura emphasize that true leadership requires seeking counsel from all segments of society."