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
Recent Examples on the Web Richard Aboulafia, a longtime industry analyst and consultant at AeroDynamic Advisory, said despite all the setbacks Boeing still has a powerful mix of products in high demand, technology and people. David Koenig, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024 For now, employers and insurers are adopting stricter tools such as prior authorization to ensure patients use the drugs appropriately, said Eileen Pincay, a national pharmacy practice leader at Segal, a benefits consultant. Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024 According to her LinkedIn profile, Caitlin is now a technology consultant at EY in the Chicago area. Nasha Smith, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024 An early poll highlights Democratic worries The congressman’s son and daughter-in-law, C.J. Gimenez and wife Tania Cruz-Gimenez, are the main consultants for Cordero-Stutz’s campaign. Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2024 With a funding formula based on mileage and passengers, that number could go up to $7 million based on a preliminary analysis by Gibson and a consultant. The Courier-Journal, 19 Apr. 2024 The iPhone maker also removed the messaging services Telegram and Signal, according to consultants tracking the space. Mark Gurman, Fortune Asia, 19 Apr. 2024 Rather than force the contractor to correct the deficiencies or find a new provider, SANDAG management continued to pay the vendor and a consultant that was supposed to be monitoring the project for years, the audit found. Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024 One of those positions was in the sales graduate scheme at LinkedIn, where Shenouda still works today, three years later, as an implementation consultant in Dublin, Ireland. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2024

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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 28 Apr. 2024.

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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