consultation

Plural: consultations

Noun

• a conference (usually with someone important)
  • "he had a consultation with the judge"
• a conference between two or more people to consider a particular question
  • "frequent consultations with his lawyer"
  • "a consultation of several medical specialists"
• the act of referring or consulting
• The act of consulting.
• A conference for the exchange of information and advice.
• An appointment or meeting with a professional person, such as a doctor.

Synonyms

audience, interview, reference