consultation
/ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən/noun
mass noun
1- the action or process of formally consulting or discussing请教; 咨询; 磋商：
they improved standards in consultation with consumer representatives
他们经与消费者代表的磋商提高了标准
count noun consultations between all sections of the party.党内各部门之间的协商。
1.1
- count noun a meeting with an expert or professional, such as a medical doctor, in order to seek advice协议会, 磋商会议; 会诊。
词源
late Middle English: from Latin consultatio（n-）, from the verb consultare （see CONSULT）.