- 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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“There was a day when you had the Big Three, and they acted monolithically,” said Patrick Anderson of Anderson Economic Group, a Michigan-based consulting firm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
"When I go outside for a walk, it's quiet," Song said in her tiny room that serves as both home and consulting space.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
Personally, I’ve launched a full-scale assault on the sweltering weather, including consulting heat researchers for strategies on staying cool at home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
"Over the past several days, her condition continued to deteriorate despite intensive treatment and the combined efforts of our veterinary team and consulting specialists," Ojai Raptor Center said in a statement.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 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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