consultative

kənˈsʌltətɪv

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Definition of consultative - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

advisoryrelated to giving advice or consultation

The board formed a consultative committee to review the policy.
The consultative role of the advisor was crucial.
She attended a consultative meeting with the experts.

advisory

consultatory

counseling

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consultative body

group formally created to study issues and give nonbinding advice

The government formed a consultative body on climate policy.

consultative committee

group of people that meets to discuss issues and give advice

The council created a consultative committee to advise on transport plans.

in a consultative capacity

adj.

giving advice or guidance without making decisions

She served in a consultative capacity during the project.

consultative assembly

official group that meets to discuss issues and give advice

The new constitution created a consultative assembly to advise the government.

consultative document

written paper issued to invite feedback on planned rules or decisions

The committee published a consultative document on the new education policy.

joint consultative committee

committee of different sides meeting together to discuss common concerns

The company set up a joint consultative committee to improve communication with staff.

Origin of consultative

Latin, consultare (to consult)

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French:consultatif, ...
German:beratend, ...
Italian:consultivo, ...
Spanish:consultivo, ...
Portuguese:consultivo, ...
Chinese:咨询的, ...
Japanese:諮問的な, ...
Arabic:اِسْتِشاري, ...
Hebrew:יִיעוּצִי, ...
Russian:консультативный, ...
Ukrainian:консультативний, ...
Hindi:परामर्शी, ...
Bengali:পরামর্শমূলক, ...
Catalan:consultiu, ...
Czech:poradní, ...
Danish:rådgivende, ...
Dutch:consultatieve, ...
Greek:συμβουλευτικός, ...
Hungarian:konzultatív, ...
Khmer:ប្រឹក្សា, ...
Korean:자문적인, ...
Persian:مشورتی, ...
Polish:doradczy, ...
Portuguese (BR):consultivo, ...
Romanian:consultativ, ...
Swedish:rådgivande, ...
Thai:เชิงที่ปรึกษา, ...
Turkish:danışma, ...
Vietnamese:tư vấn, ...

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