consultant
noun
a person who gives professional or expert advice.
consultants
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pluralof consultant.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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An independent grand jury report found that it was the contractor, not the airport, largely to blame, while also questioning outside consultants over the original project contract.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
The walkout will begin on 25 November at 06:59 GMT, with consultants providing emergency cover only.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
Basic pay for consultants starts at £113,500 a year with the most experienced paid £150,500.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
Election consultants, researchers and former Postal Service officials told ProPublica that the guidance for the upcoming vote gave more detailed directions on how to expedite ballots.
From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2026
In the wake of the Tet Offensive, Rand sent him briefly to D.C. to join a group of consultants advising Clark Clifford, the new secretary of defense.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
