Consultation

0 Yes, but consulting implies that more time is spent talking over a matter, not just asking an opinion and receiving it in a short conversational interchange.02br
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0Yes. It means to seek their opinion and/or advice. 0-

0 Not necessarily CJ. In a professional context, then yes, it does imply that. In everyday usage though, it doesn't. It's not uncommon for me to hear expressions such as "I must consult the others first", or "I'd better consult the dictionary", where 'consult' basically means 'ask'. 0-

0 In what sense does one ask the opinion or advice of the dictionary? 0-

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0In fact, I'm analyzing interview data in which teachers wrere asked about participation in decision-making. Most of them talked about participation in the sense of their opinions being sought.So, I have interpreted it as being consulted. The following quotation is an example:02br
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01i00“There is no barrier to teacher participation in decision-making in the school.

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10In the sense of confirming something. So you're basically 'asking' it. It does seem rather bizarre, but it's a perfectly acceptable thing to say. 0-

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00So, what do you think the best way to describe the type of particpation my participants are talking about? Is it:02br
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