consultant

noun

con·​sul·​tant kən-ˈsəl-tᵊnt How to pronounce consultant (audio)
1
: one who consults another
2
: one who gives professional advice or services : expert
consultantship noun

Examples of consultant in a Sentence

They've hired a computer consultant to assess how the company can upgrade its system. a consultant in public relations to a number of large corporations
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The utility bankrolled political consultants whose companies propped up ghost candidates in Miami-Dade and elsewhere to confuse voters, split the vote and secure state Senate seats for friendlier legislators. Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025 Shockingly, the book is set in a hospital, following Doctor Eitan Rose and his quest to discover what has happened when a toxic hospital consultant dies of a heart attack. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025 Every time federal jobs are cut, those cuts lead to more job losses in the private sector given the significant number of accountants, consultants, and auditors that provide services to every part of the government. Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 Through Anniversary University®, Lisa Alonge is a trusted advisor and strategic consultant, empowering senior executives to navigate the complexities of milestone anniversary planning with confidence. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for consultant

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of consultant was in 1697

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“Consultant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consultant. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

consultant

noun
con·​sult·​ant
kən-ˈsəlt-ᵊnt
1
: a person who consults another
2
: a person who gives professional advice or services

Medical Definition

consultant

noun
con·​sul·​tant kən-ˈsəlt-ᵊnt How to pronounce consultant (audio)
: one (as a physician, surgeon, or psychologist) called in for professional advice or services

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