Definition of Consult
Consult
con·sult
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to speak to an expert in a particular field in order to obtain advice or information or learn their opinion;
e.g. They decided to consult a lawyer to see if their rights were being violated.
(verb)
broadly, to speak to someone before taking a particular course of action;
e.g. I will make sure to consult you before signing the documents.
(verb)
broadly, to refer to a resource, such as a watch or a book, in order to obtain information from it;
e.g. She will consult the textbook to see if she can find the answer to her question.
(noun)
(American) a session during which a person speaks to an expert in a particular field in order to obtain their opinion or advice;
e.g. He scheduled a consult with a doctor because he had been feeling sick for a week.
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