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consulting

American  
[kuhn-suhl-ting] / kənˈsʌl tɪŋ /

adjective

  1. employed or involved in giving professional advice to the public or to those practicing the profession.

    a consulting physician.

  2. of, relating to, or used for consultation.

    a physician's consulting room.


consulting British  
/ kənˈsʌltɪŋ /

adjective

  1. (prenominal) acting in an advisory capacity on professional matters

    a consulting engineer

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of consulting

First recorded in 1790–1800; consult + -ing 2

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The author is the founder of Inner Genius Prep, a boutique educational and career consulting company.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The proxy adviser also pitches ESG consulting services to companies seeking to win its support on shareholder votes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

"We are going further - consulting on options from age limits and app curfews to outright bans," a government spokesperson added.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

One expert said it’s possible that the delay in the rollout of the order could stem from the administration not consulting more extensively with AI companies.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

“Yes, but don’t go arresting anyone now, dear, we’re in a hurry,” said Mrs. Weasley, nervously consulting a list.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

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