consult
Ask an expert
To consult is to seek information or advice from a source—a person, book, or reference: I consulted a lawyer before signing.
Professionals who consult offer expert guidance, often as outside advisors rather than employees: She consults for several tech firms.
A consultation is such an exchange.
To consult with someone suggests a more mutual discussion: The president consulted with his cabinet.
Seek an answer
- inquireAsk for information
- conferDiscuss or bestow
- discussTalk about thoroughly
- talk toCommunicate verbally with
seek · request · interview · question · probe · approach · contact · reach out
Advised course of action
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
- opinionSubjective personal belief
- suggestionIdea proposed for consideration
- proposalFormal plan for consideration
solution · strategy · feedback · input · insight · direction · wisdom · perspective
Expert in one field
- expertHighly skilled practitioner
- advisorOne who gives guidance
- attorneyLicensed legal representative
- lawyerLicensed legal representative
doctor · physician · accountant · therapist · analyst · strategist · practitioner · counselor
Exchange of ideas
- considerationCareful thought or compensation
- debateFormal argument on issues
- reflectionReturned light or thought
- planningArranging for future events
brainstorming · evaluation · weighing · conference · dialogue · meeting · forum · roundtable
ask
Seek an answer
talk to · seek · request · interview · question · probe · approach · contact · reach out · touch base
recommendation
Advised course of action
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
- opinionSubjective personal belief
- suggestionIdea proposed for consideration
proposal · solution · strategy · feedback · input · insight · direction · wisdom · perspective · expertise
specialist
Expert in one field
lawyer · doctor · physician · accountant · therapist · analyst · strategist · practitioner · counselor · mentor
discussion
Exchange of ideas
- considerationCareful thought or compensation
- debateFormal argument on issues
- reflectionReturned light or thought
planning · brainstorming · evaluation · weighing · conference · dialogue · meeting · forum · roundtable · negotiation
dictionary
Alphabetical word reference
- encyclopediaComprehensive subject-matter collection
- manualWritten instructions for use
- handbookCompact reference guide
guidebook · database · archive · source · text · document · record · chart · map · schedule
- medical meetingsgrand rounds, medical conference, rounds, huddle, treatment planning
- gezondheidszorgarts, diagnose, specialist, ambulance, intake
- hospitalizationhospital bed, hospital gown, inpatient, admission, discharge papers
- information gatheringinquire, query, poll, survey, probe
- Hospital Slangstat, code blue, frequent flyer, circling the drain, turf
- medical verbsdiagnose, treat, prescribe, cure, heal
- legal consultationProfessional guidance on law
- pediatrician consultationMedical visit for minors
- travel consultantsJourney planning specialists
- public relations consultantManages client-public communication
- consulting firmProfessional advisory business
- management consultantExternal business problem-solver
consultant, consulting, consul, consultation, consults, consulted, consultants, consultative, consultancy