advisement
pronunciation
How to pronounce advisement in British English:
UK [ədˈvaɪzmənt]
How to pronounce advisement in American English:
US [ædˈvaɪzmənt]
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- Noun:
- careful consideration
Word Origin
- advisement (n.)
- early 14c., avisement "examination, inspection, observation," from Old French avisement "consideration, reflection," from aviser (see advise). Meaning "advice, counsel" is from c. 1400, as is that of "consultation, conference."
Example
- 1. And uh , and we 're taking it all under advisement .
- 2. Professor : you want to take it under advisement ?
- 3. Advisement on fan system capacity and control problems .
- 4. The parliament took the president 's tax policy under advisement and denied it .
- 5. Your request will be taken under advisement .