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as consultation with
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "as consultation with" is not correct in standard written English.
It may be intended to indicate a process of seeking advice or guidance, but it is not a commonly used expression. Example: "The decision was made after consultation with the board members."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
News & Media
Academia
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
18 human-written examples
The process, promised by her predecessor, Margaret Hodge, during the passage of the bill, would involve a "parental income survey" this summer as well as consultation with professionals working with young people, she said.
News & Media
Procedural reforms such as consultation with businesses and other interest groups before proposing legislation, environmental impact analysis and the privatization of government functions will have the effect of blurring the line between "regulatory" and "administrative" reform.
Academia
Once a unique product fitting these criteria was found (smoked hummus) and the market tested, the business was created using very careful bootstrapping, utilising services offered by larger organisations (such as consultation with a solicitor through the business bank account) and working with people on a "need to hire" basis.
News & Media
Where the Indian tribe has not assumed the responsibilities of the SHPO on tribal lands, consultation with the Indian tribe regarding undertakings occurring on such tribe's lands or effects on such tribal lands shall be in addition to and on the same basis as consultation with the SHPO.
Academia
Such Indian tribes have the same rights of consultation and concurrence that the THPOs are given throughout subpart B of this part, except that such consultations shall be in addition to and on the same basis as consultation with the SHPO.
Academia
Isaacs appointed Lear after receiving input from faculty across the University, as well as consultation with Nirenberg and Martha Roth, dean of the Division of the Humanities and the Chauncey S. Boucher Distinguished Service Professor of Assyriology.
Academia
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
42 human-written examples
And patients' families will receive services, such as consultations with social workers, to assist with parents' practical concerns during their baby's hospitalization.
Academia
An impact assessment has been carried out as well as consultations with small and medium businesses that the act will affect.
News & Media
As well as consultations with community councils and other stakeholders, two public exhibitions will be held, with festival organisers on hand to discuss the event, traffic, noise and environmental matters.
News & Media
After that, it took another year still, as well as consultations with several doctors, for Farr to start feeling like herself again.
News & Media
Based on our own monitoring of scientific articles and news media, as well as consultations with influenza experts, primarily from WHO, we identified five terms as relevant and likely to be present in the records of articles on the pandemic: "h1n1," "swine," "pandemic," "epidemic," and "outbreak".
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Prefer the phrase "in consultation with" for grammatical correctness and clarity.
Common error
Avoid using "as" before "consultation with". Use "in" instead, as in "in consultation with the experts."
Source & Trust
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Real-world application tested
Linguistic Context
The phrase "as consultation with" is grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI identifies this, suggesting the correct form is "in consultation with". Its intended function is to denote a process of seeking or giving advice, similar to a prepositional phrase modifying a verb or noun.
Frequent in
Science
30%
News & Media
30%
Academia
20%
Less common in
Formal & Business
10%
Reference
5%
Encyclopedias
5%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "as consultation with" appears in some contexts, it's grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI suggests that the correct phrasing is "in consultation with". The intended meaning of the phrase is to indicate that advice or guidance was sought before making a decision. This expression can be used across various domains, including science, news, and academia. To ensure clarity and grammatical accuracy, it's best to avoid "as consultation with" and use "in consultation with" instead.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
in consultation with
Uses a more standard and grammatically correct preposition.
after consulting with
Emphasizes the action of seeking advice before a decision.
following a consultation with
Highlights the consultation as a preceding event.
with the advice of
Focuses on the advice received rather than the act of consulting.
on the advice of
Similar to "with the advice of", but slightly more formal.
having conferred with
Suggests a formal discussion before making a decision.
after discussion with
Implies a less formal exchange of ideas.
with input from
Focuses on the contribution of ideas and perspectives.
guided by the advice of
Emphasizes that the decision was influenced by expert advice.
pursuant to consultation with
A more formal and legalistic way of saying "after consulting with".
FAQs
What is the correct way to say "as consultation with"?
The correct way to phrase this is "in consultation with". For example, instead of saying "The policy was created as consultation with the community", say "The policy was created in consultation with the community".
What does "in consultation with" mean?
"In consultation with" means seeking advice or guidance from someone before making a decision or taking action. It implies a collaborative process where input is considered.
Can I use "after consultation with" instead of "in consultation with"?
Yes, "after consultation with" is a grammatically correct alternative. It emphasizes that the consultation happened before the action: "After "consulting with" the team, a decision was made".
Are there other phrases similar to "in consultation with" that I can use?
Yes, you can use phrases like "with the advice of", "after conferring with", or "with input from". The best choice depends on the specific context and the level of formality required.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
82%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested