consulting

[kuhn-suhl-ting]

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

/ kənˈsʌltɪŋ /

adjective

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

   a consulting engineer

Other Word Forms

• unconsulting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of consulting¹

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

Example Sentences

He said that the department was consulting on the future of qualifications like AS-levels "in order to take an informed decision".

From BBC

“Even at a generous consulting rate of $50/hour, the total should not exceed $2,500. The district has paid over 25 times that amount.”

From Los Angeles Times

He started a consulting firm and was paid for public speaking engagements around the country, raising alarms about the record number of border crossings during the Biden administration.

From Salon

Dennis Speigel, president of International Theme Park Services, a consulting firm in the industry, says that this past year has been a “soft year” for most theme parks nationwide.

From Los Angeles Times

In the end, the report — by consulting firm McChrystal Group — confirms Times reporting from the last few months rather than uncovers any major revelations.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• consultative