consultant

noun

con·​sul·​tant kən-ˈsəl-tᵊnt 

1

: one who consults another

2

: one who gives professional advice or services : expert

consultantship

kən-ˈsəl-tᵊnt-ˌship 

noun

Synonyms

• adviser
• advisor
• consigliere
• counsel
• counselor
• counsellor

Examples of consultant in a Sentence

They've hired a computer consultant to assess how the company can upgrade its system.

a consultant in public relations to a number of large corporations

Recent Examples on the Web

Loading your audio article BERKELEY — Sophie Hahn is leading in her race to become Berkeley’s mayor, with education consultant Adena Ishii trailing closely behind, according to unofficial election results posted Wednesday by Alameda County. —Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024

And incumbent Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash received about 56% against Republican business consultant Steve Johnson, who had about 44%. —Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024

Cash would benefit families more than non-profit developers, lawyers, accountants, and consultants. —Roger Valdez, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Since retiring Lucroy launched highlighting his role as a coach and business consultant to college athletes. —Jon Paul Hoornstra, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

consultant

noun

con·​sult·​ant

kən-ˈsəlt-ᵊnt

1

: a person who consults another

2

: a person who gives professional advice or services

Medical Definition

consultant

noun

con·​sul·​tant kən-ˈsəlt-ᵊnt 

: one (as a physician, surgeon, or psychologist) called in for professional advice or services