If you visit a doctor, do you have a "consult" or a "consultation" ? Or are both words possible ?
P ph2004 Member Joined Jul 6, 2008 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Danish Home Country Denmark Current Location Denmark Jan 24, 2011 #1 If you visit a doctor, do you have a "consult" or a "consultation" ? Or are both words possible ?
V Verona_82 Senior Member Joined Oct 15, 2010 Member Type Other Native Language Russian Home Country Russian Federation Current Location Ukraine Jan 24, 2011 #2 *not a teacher* 'consult' is a verb. I consulted my doctor. "consultation' is a noun. I had a consultation with my doctor. I've never seen 'consult' used as a noun.
*not a teacher* 'consult' is a verb. I consulted my doctor. "consultation' is a noun. I had a consultation with my doctor. I've never seen 'consult' used as a noun.
T Tdol No Longer With Us (RIP) Staff member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location Japan Jan 25, 2011 #3 I'd generally use appointment.
