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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Jesse Adams is the writer and consultant behind The Ivy Exile on Substack. Jesse Adams, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025 If the business needed additional help temporarily, the leadership team would consider hiring consultants. Jessica Wong, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 Small firms plan around policy uncertainty as a baseline, despite lacking trade consultants, legal teams, and cash reserves that larger corporations use to navigate changes. Jacob Bennett, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025 Queens was looking for ways to grow When Queens University’s former president Daniel Lugo announced his departure in December to become president of Trinity College in Connecticut, Queens’ Board of Trustees started working with consultants to identify opportunities for growth. Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for consultant

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 21 Sep. 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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