late 15th century(denoting an act of dealing with another person): from Latin negotiatio(n-), from the verb negotiari(see negotiate). consultation- the action or process of formally consulting or discussing: a meeting with an expert or professional a medical doctor, in order such as to seek advice. consultation kansaltasH(a)n noun the action or process formally consulting or discussing: they improved standards in consultation with consumer representatives I consultations between the two governments. a meeting with an expert or professional, such as a medical doctor, in order to seek advice. ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin consultatio(n-, from the verb consultare(see consult) study group- a group of people who meet to study a particular subject and then report their findings or recommendations. study group noun a group of people who meet to study a particular subject and then report their findings or recommendations. workshop- a meeting at which a group of people engage in intensive discussion and activity on a particular subject or project. workshop werksHapl noun 1 a room or building in which goods are manufactured or repaired. 2 a meeting at which a group of people engage in intensive discussion and activity on a particular subject or project.