consultant

noun
con·​sul·​tant | \ kən-ˈsəl-tᵊnt How to pronounce consultant (audio) \

Definition of consultant

1 : one who consults another
2 : one who gives professional advice or services : expert

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Other Words from consultant

consultantship \ kən-​ˈsəl-​tᵊnt-​ˌship How to pronounce consultantship (audio) \ noun

Synonyms for consultant

Synonyms

adviser (also advisor), consigliere, counsel, counselor (or counsellor)

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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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Morrison also taught children’s filmmaking classes for the California Film Institute and was a consultant to the Mill Valley Film Festival’s Children’s Fest, which is presented by the CFI. Susan Dunne, courant.com, "Real Art Ways’ former film programmer pleads guilty to child porn possession," 2 Aug. 2019 Kight is a friend that Meyer hired to be a leadership consultant for the football team. Doug Lesmerises, cleveland.com, "Ohio State releases Urban Meyer-Zach Smith investigation records: Everything you need to know," 2 Aug. 2019 The former FilmStruck executive is now based in Acorn’s London office and has already been a consultant for the company. Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, "AMC Networks' Streamer Acorn TV Names Kerensa Samanidis International Head," 23 July 2019 Hugh Weber is a consultant, a creative convener, a marketer, a design expert, an advocate for rural communities, and a dear friend to raceAhead. Ellen Mcgirt, Fortune, "On Whose Land Do You Sit?: raceAhead," 23 July 2019 Edwards has been Newport’s airport consultant since 2008. Hillary Davis, Daily Pilot, "Newport aviation consultant’s contract up for renewal," 19 July 2019 Ogg cited potential conflicts of interests with a possible defense witness who is a former consultant and political fundraiser. Zach Despart, Houston Chronicle, "Ogg dismisses poker room cases, citing conflict with consultant and fundraiser," 16 July 2019 After her husband's passing, Lorraine went on to be a major consultant for the film, as well as the following prequels and sequels—making its premise eerily legit. Elizabeth Gulino, House Beautiful, "A Couple Bought the Home that Inspired "The Conjuring" and They Say Weird Things Keep Happening," 10 July 2019 Barry, an experienced filmmaker, was a consultant on this broadcast. CBS News, "Unsolved murder case is the talk of small Texas town 17 years later," 6 July 2019

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First Known Use of consultant

1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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consultant

noun

English Language Learners Definition of consultant

: a person who gives professional advice or services to companies for a fee
British : a hospital doctor of the highest rank who is an expert in a particular area of medicine

consultant

noun
con·​sul·​tant | \ kən-ˈsəl-tᵊnt How to pronounce consultant (audio) \

Kids Definition of consultant

: a person who gives professional advice or services

consultant

noun
con·​sul·​tant | \ kən-ˈsəlt-ᵊnt How to pronounce consultant (audio) \

Medical Definition of consultant

: one (as a physician, surgeon, or psychologist) called in for professional advice or services

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