advisement

noun

ad·​vise·​ment əd-ˈvīz-mənt 

1

: careful consideration : deliberation

take a matter under advisement

2

: the act or process of advising someone (such as a college student)

Synonyms

• account
• consideration
• debate
• deliberation
• reflection
• study
• thought

Examples of advisement in a Sentence

we'll take that matter under advisement and get back to you later

Recent Examples on the Web

Judge Salvador Vasquez will take the agreement under advisement, and a sentencing hearing is scheduled for Feb. 21. —Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025

Countries are designated by DHS under advisement by the State Department based on whether conditions on the ground allow for safe repatriations. —Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025

Here are some crucial downsides underlying using AI for hangover advisement: (1) AI is not considered a medical expert: Generative AI might seem to showcase medical expertise but do not mistake this for the role of a human doctor. —Lance Eliot, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024

On the other hand, if some colleagues provide suggestions for improvement, keep it under advisement for the future. —Jack Kelly, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English avisement "examination, consideration, decision, advice, counsel," borrowed from Anglo-French, from aviser, adviser "to look at, examine, consider, give advice to, inform" + -ment -ment — more at advise

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing advisement

• take (something) under advisement

Kids Definition

advisement

noun

ad·​vise·​ment əd-ˈvīz-mənt 

: careful consideration

take a matter under advisement

Legal Definition

advisement

noun

ad·​vise·​ment əd-ˈvīz-mənt 

1

: careful consideration : deliberation

take the matter under advisement

2

: the act or process of advising

advisement of the debtor on matters relating to…his debts

—J. H. Williamson