consultation

(noun) a conference (usually with someone important). Synonyms: audience, interview. Examples: "He had a consultation with the judge." "He requested an audience with the king."

(noun) a conference between two or more people to consider a particular question. Examples: "Frequent consultations with his lawyer." "A consultation of several medical specialists."

(noun) the act of referring or consulting. Synonyms: reference. Example: "Reference to an encyclopedia produced the answer."