1. a meeting or discussion in which someone seeks advice or information from an expert
2. the process of discussing something with someone in order to get their advice before making a decision

Examples

• She scheduled a consultation with her doctor about the test results.
• The lawyer offered a free consultation to new clients.
• After consultation with his advisors, the president made his decision.
• The company held public consultations before building the new factory.
• I need a consultation with a financial planner about my retirement savings.
• The consultation lasted two hours and covered all my concerns.
• Following consultation with experts, they changed their approach.