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.

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consulting British  

/ kənˈsʌltɪŋ /

adjective

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

   a consulting engineer

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Other Word Forms

• unconsulting adjective

Etymology

Origin of consulting

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

Example Sentences

A recent survey by compensation consulting firm Pearl Meyer found boards often don’t receive regular updates on security issues, though.

From The Wall Street Journal

After a risk assessment and consulting with nearby schools, Mr McCullagh deemed that there were "too many risks involved" to keep the school open.

From BBC

Key assessments include gauging an applicant’s curiosity and ability to read a room, which are increasingly important skills as AI takes over other parts of consulting jobs, such as making slide decks.

From The Wall Street Journal

After consulting with the club’s medical staff and outside specialists, the Galaxy and Puig agreed to a second surgery.

From Los Angeles Times

“What Sam’s Club in China did well was strictly prioritize the premium consumer” consistently over time, said Jordan Berke, founder of digital-retail consulting firm Tomorrow and former head of e-commerce for Walmart China.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• consultative