* Consultation is the more formal and common noun, referring to the act of seeking advice or information from someone.
* Consult can be used as a noun in some contexts, particularly when referring to a specific instance of seeking advice or a meeting where advice is given. For example, "I have a consult with the doctor tomorrow."
Here are some examples:
* Consultation: "The patient had a consultation with a specialist."
* Consult: "The architect gave a consult to the client about the building plans."
The choice of noun depends on the specific meaning you want to convey.