consultation

Definition

A formal meeting with a professional where you pay them to listen to your problems and hopefully provide solutions, common in healthcare, legal, and business settings. It's essentially the paid version of asking for advice, except this person actually has credentials. Think of it as speed-dating with expertise, but less awkward and more expensive.

Example Usage

The initial consultation with the tax attorney cost $300 but saved them thousands in potential penalties.

Source: Business and professional services terminology

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