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n-suhlt; n. kon-suhlt, kuh

n-suhlt]

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verb (used with object)

to seek advice or information from; ask guidance from: Consult your lawyer before signing the contract.

to refer to for information: Consult your dictionary for the spelling of the word.

to have regard for (a person's interest, convenience, etc.) in making plans.

Obsolete. to meditate, plan, or contrive.

verb (used without object)

to consider or deliberate; take counsel; confer (usually followed by with): He consulted with his doctor.

to give professional or expert advice; serve as consultant.

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noun

a consultation.

Archaic. a secret meeting, especially one for seditious purposes.

Origin:
1525–35; (< Middle French consulter) < Latin consultāre to deliberate, consult, frequentative of consulere to consult, take counsel; compare consul

Related forms

pre·con·sult, verb

re·con·sult, verb

un·con·sult·ed, adjective

Synonyms
1. Consult, confer imply talking over a situation or a subject with someone to decide points in doubt. To consult is to seek from a presumably qualified person or source advice, opinion, etc.: to consult an authority. To confer is to exchange views: The partners conferred concerning their business.

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Consult your health care provider for appropriate evaluation and management.

Consult and support the work of others conducting research on public education and community well-being.

He says it did not properly consult residents or include thorough water studies.

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Consult your health care provider for appropriate evaluation and management.

Consult and support the work of others conducting research on public education and community well-being.

He says it did not properly consult residents or include thorough water studies.

Consult the map legend for specific tint representations.

The best advice is to consult with professionals and think ahead about the possible consequences.

Please note that age categories are really quite arbitrary: consult the temperament and predilections of the individual child.

Consult the manual's troubleshooting section or call the toll-free customer service number.

To crack the mysteries of interplanetary space travel, you first consult with the old woman in the shack.

It quickly became clear that anyone worried about these issues should consult a lawyer.

Consult the mission statement/goals statement of the particular college for guidance.

He is such a convert to the nuclear cause that he now chooses to consult for it.

Please consult your own qualified advisers as you consider philanthropic gifts.

The only way to tell is to positively identify the species and then consult the literature.

If you're still not sure, consult an expert, such as a soil hydrologist.

Now might also be a good time to consult your engineering report and decide how heavy your plant load can be.

After consulting several medical texts, none of which provided information about the circles, he decided to consult a superior.

The bouncers, who are students, delicately keep parents at bay during orientation sessions as incoming students consult.

I'll have to consult experts," doesn't go over too well with voters.

For more information on schedules and ticketing, consult the festival website.

They will consult with other umpires, comparing their differing eyewitness accounts.

If you don't see evidence of a healthy queen, consult an expert.

If in doubt, and if you can afford it, it's probably best to consult a lawyer before publishing anything questionable.

They are part of a team that also includes a medical social worker, and consult with patients' families on treatment decisions.

If you encounter a truly egregious situation, you might want to consult a lawyer.

The priestess on duty would consult the gods about how to deal with your worries.

Look at the back of the solar panels or consult the manual that came with them.

Please consult a real security expert before writing such irresponsible rubbish.

Medical experts who have been called in to consult the family say that it is a rare disorder probably caused by a lack of calcium.

Perrin said, but the university didn't consult any employers for feedback.

They consult with stores about which products to feature.

Consult the seed packet to determine whether the seeds need to be started indoors.

The site is one of the best science sites on line, but is therefore a little laborious to consult.

The rest of the time, the nurses consult monitors and watch for signs of cardiac arrest.

Consult on preparation of grant proposals and manuscripts in surgical education.

And he has said he will consult with his older brother on all major decisions.

Tattoos are created by artists who consult spirit guides to reveal a design.

For more information, consult a local nursery specializing in organic methods and native plants.

Universities are now contemplating whether they should consult with students before turning over their names.

And the scholars still consult with groups to help them make the guides.

The contractors and suppliers would then be able to consult an up-to-date version at all times.

We will consult with anthropologists, linguists, and ethnographers before launching fieldwork in any given region.

But too much iodine is not healthy, so always consult with your doctor before embarking on any new health or diet regimen.

So ask away-but before you do, please consult our section on further reading.

If this book stays in your mind for more than four hours, consult your partner.

Elections over, he must consult the parties on who gets first crack at cobbling together a coalition.

Look at the back of the solar panel or consult the installation manual and find the maximum rated power of the panel in watts.

And my job is to consult with the left, the right, the center--with everybody.

While scheduling stops, be sure to consult your map to make sure that your arrival and departure times are realistic.

In doing research, students don't consult enough sources.

He lets other software developers consult his database at no charge.

We recommend that you consult with a tax advisor if you have any questions regarding your filing obligations or tax liability.

Besides this, actions must be taken on an individual basis, please consult your doctor.

Others will consult it only for help with one or two specific features, and still others will want to read it cover to cover.

Consult your local professional or veterinarian for further advice.

Another option would have been to consult a cinema reference book.

They say that the administration has failed to consult with them or with their students.

Consult your city's solid waste authority to find out if copper is a part of their recycling program.

For a more detailed mathematical treatment, you can consult any text on the general theory of relativity.

You'll need two, and you should consult about getting the right size with the climbing shop where you buy them.

Landscape designers often consult with city planners to incorporate parks with development.

For more information on this upcoming festival, consult http://wwwkidalinfo/.

Consult a composting expert or online resource to check the specific carbon and nitrogen contents of the materials you're using.

For more information, including showtimes and ticketing please consult the festival's website.

Maybe even great white sharks consult their diet sheets when deciding what next to sink their teeth into.

Finally, they decide to consult a medical doctor and make a serious revelation.

Consult the calendar of events and read about the history of this remarkable oasis in the heart of the city.

For further information including ticketing and showtimes, please consult the official tour website.

For information on scheduling, tickets and concert updates, consult the festival's website.

To pinpoint the current time and date in the city or region you're traveling to, consult the website below.

Most cultures with writing systems leave written records that archaeologists consult and study.

Paterson said he would consult with party leaders over the next few days and.

Each session has a different structure and time requirement, so please carefully consult the teacher's guide before you begin.

We stop to consult the photos, comparing horizon lines and landmarks.

Also consult local nursery personnel and look carefully.

It's a good idea to have the arborist consult with your contractor to find out exactly where the construction will take place.

Your therapist, should you consult one, may be enduring the same grief.

Of course you may consult an attorney if you feel you've been wronged.

Authors and artists do not generally consult the statute books before deciding whether or not to pick up pen or paintbrush.

If one method fails, teachers consult with colleagues to try something else.

Business owners interested in setting up a drug screening program should consult a lawyer first, as rules vary by state.

He can consult specialists over a video link when he needs.

For further information, consult the privacy policies of the advertiser sites you are visiting.

But they do need to consult with those on the outside.

Manufacturers would be encouraged to consult with recyclers on creating devices so that materials can be recovered after use.

Students should consult a dictionary or encyclopedia to research unfamiliar organisms.

Remember, if your deception lasts for more than four hours, consult a lawyer immediately.

Consult your vehicle's manual to get the correct wire color code.

It is recommended that before giving personal information online that you consult with your parents.

Consult the departments of education is the states where you want to work.

We should be cautious and consult a physician before taking any vitamin pill.

We consult regularly with horticulturists and botanists from several.

Why do you not consult with the above organizations to see what it takes to be a peer in that organization.

Goodwin, may continue his practice but has to consult with an adviser for up to three years.

Make friends in that office and consult when selecting dates for future events.

Perhaps they should consult with their economist or management faculty to understand where this could lead.

These notes are my thoughts and opinions and you should always consult with your physician before changing your regimen.

He also put together an advisory committee of eight museum professionals to consult on its repairs.

Now is the time to read those protocols, procedures, and rules carefully and even consult with trusted mentors.

But neither government bothered to consult its legislature.

Moreover, the researchers conducting this study took great pains to consult ethicists and policymakers.

Army doctors can accept money to consult for medical product companies if they are given approval.

Avid readers may want to consult her tome, listed below, as well as the other experts and first-person writers on this site.

Those who do consult their doctor may well be prescribed medication.

Consult the directions on your seed packets to see how far apart the plants need to be in order to thrive.

But because they were not possible home runs, umpires could not consult instant replay on any of those calls.

Depending upon your field and your area of specialty you might be able to consult with businesses or nonprofit groups.

But more media freedom, less government secrecy and greater efforts to consult the public are being commonly demanded.

Just consult your local garden center experts or do a bit of internet searching to find out the details for each plant.

Certainly consult the teachers in your department whom you really respect-they will be happy to offer.

Consult your doctor about shots and other preventive measures before your trip.

Nevertheless it did prompt me to consult my lawyer.

And the president is required to consult with the prime minister before making senior appointments.

Kevorkian did not consult with the doctors of the people he set up to commit suicide.

Neither the short-order cook nor the doctor needs to consult a mathematical formula to confirm his or her reasoning.

It's easy to design a take-home exam in which little or no benefit is given to students who consult other people, web sites, etc.

Consult this handy performance schedule and do a little research to determine when and if to bring your geeklings.

Or, in a familiar campus dynamic, a scholar in one area may consult a scholar in another for collaboration.

They decided to consult with outside forensic psychiatrists.

But this is field-dependent so you should consult people/rankings in your particular area.

Consult your physician or allergist before using this product, if this is the case.

It's a bit awkward to consult a translation while playing, but you'll find yourself adapting in no time.

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World English Dictionary

consult (kənˈsʌlt)

—vb (when intr, often foll by with)
1.	to ask advice from (someone); confer with (someone)
2.	(tr) to refer to for information: to consult a map
3.	(tr) to have regard for (a person's feelings, interests, etc) in making decisions or plans; consider
4.	(intr) to make oneself available to give professional advice, esp at scheduled times and for a fee

[C17: from French consulter, from Latin consultāre to reflect, take counsel, from consulere to consult]

con'sultable

—*adj*

con'sulter

—n

con'sultor

—n

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Word Origin & History

consult

c.1540, from L. consultare, frequentative of consulere "to take counsel" (see consultation). Related: Consulting (pp. adj., 1796).

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