consultancy

[kuhn-suhl-tn-see]

noun

plural

consultancies 

1. the state of being a consultant; the position of a consultant.

   a consultancy with a government agency.

2. a person or firm that provides consulting consulting advice or services.

3. consultation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of consultancy¹

consult + -ancy

Example Sentences

Noam Ostfeld, an analyst with the risk consultancy Sibylline, said that some blocks "seem to be positioned near roads or walls, making them easier to spot".

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Real estate consultancy Knight Frank lists the region, located about an hour's drive south of Lisbon, among the five most sought-after luxury residential markets worldwide.

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“We are hearing the behind the scene discussions have been more productive,” says Daniel Kritenbrink, a partner at consultancy the Asia Group who previously held senior State Department roles in Asia.

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Its service sector, which includes IT support, consultancies, and transport and logistics companies, also grew.

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“The U.S. is pushing the boundary of international law,” said Sergio Guzmán, who heads Colombia Risk Analysis, a consultancy that studies U.S.-Colombia policy.

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