as in consideration
a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something
we'll take that matter under advisement and get back to you later
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Recent Examples of advisement
Judge Andrea Bouressa heard arguments from counsel on the motion, then took it under advisement and released them for a quick lunch.
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Alexa Shrake, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
No ruling was made and the judge took arguments under advisement.
—Kristina Rex, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The judge delayed a ruling to take further advisement.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors counter that the questioning was routine and that the advisement was properly given once he was placed under arrest.
—Cameron Schoppa, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
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Alexa Shrake, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
No ruling was made and the judge took arguments under advisement.
—Kristina Rex, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The judge delayed a ruling to take further advisement.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors counter that the questioning was routine and that the advisement was properly given once he was placed under arrest.
—Cameron Schoppa, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advisement
Noun
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Climate is also a consideration, the researchers said, as the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions are less at risk of hurricanes, flooding and wildfires that have increased property insurance costs and sometimes affected property values in other parts of the country.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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If a board chooses to install monitoring cameras, what considerations might be considered?—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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After a half-hour of deliberations, both networks decided their parties would go on.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Considering Jaquez would be eligible for a package north of $200 million, the Heat’s trade deliberations with the runner-up for 2026 NBA Sixth Man of the Year likely will come down to their long-view projections.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Advisement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisement. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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