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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Loading your audio article BERKELEY — Sophie Hahn is leading in her race to become Berkeley’s mayor, with education consultant Adena Ishii trailing closely behind, according to unofficial election results posted Wednesday by Alameda County. Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024 And incumbent Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash received about 56% against Republican business consultant Steve Johnson, who had about 44%. Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024 Cash would benefit families more than non-profit developers, lawyers, accountants, and consultants. Roger Valdez, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Since retiring Lucroy launched highlighting his role as a coach and business consultant to college athletes. Jon Paul Hoornstra, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 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 22 Nov. 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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