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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Immigration consultants are not attorneys, but can be licensed by California to perform certain functions, like filling out immigration forms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
The New York magazine story indicated that Harris was blaming political consultants for her loss in 2024.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
But to cover all bases, OpenAI is putting $150 million into its new partner network, where consultants like Boston Consulting Group, Bain and Accenture help sell and deploy its tools inside businesses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Some consultants bill themselves as senior downsizing experts and can provide guidance in mapping out a move.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 12, 2026
Part consultants and part teachers, computing supervisors had to be top-notch computers themselves, capable of grasping the needs of the engineer and clearly explaining the requirements to her subordinates.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
