- present participle of consult.
consulting
Americanadjective
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employed or involved in giving professional advice to the public or to those practicing the profession.
a consulting physician.
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of, relating to, or used for consultation.
a physician's consulting room.
adjective
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Healthcare costs are set for their steepest increase in at least two decades, with employers bracing for an 11% jump in prices next year, according to a new estimate from a benefits consulting firm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
"The ships have to sail with lighter loads than usual to have less draught," said Alexandre Charpentier, transport specialist at the consulting firm Roland Berger, referring to how deep a vessel sits in the water.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Damian Foks, head of consulting at Valueships, said the Harvest price hike was "a clear sign of a shift in the company's strategy from growth to monetization".
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Big swings can stress and shorten the life of engines and turbines, and can even cause shaft fractures, according to the energy research and consulting firm Wood Mackenzie.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Didn’t they research these things carefully, have a consulting physician on the set?
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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