Main entry: reference, consultation
Definition: the act of referring or consulting
Usage: reference to an encyclopedia produced the answer
Main entry: consultation
Definition: a conference between two or more people to consider a particular question
Usage: frequent consultations with his lawyer; a consultation of several medical specialists
Main entry: interview, audience, consultation
Definition: a conference (usually with someone important)
Usage: he had a consultation with the judge; he requested an audience with the king