Consultant Meaning
/kənˈsʌl.tənt/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA person or party that is consulted.
nounA person whose occupation is to be consulted for their expertise, advice, service or help in an area or specialty; a party whose business is to be similarly consulted.
Sentence Examples
The debate over which consultant to use went on for hours.
I'm a management consultant.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The hospital hired a new ____ to improve patient care procedures.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The debate over which ____ to use went on for hours.
Word Origin & History
From French consultant, present participle of consulter, from Latin cōnsultāre (“to deliberate, consult”), frequentative of cōnsulere (“to consult, deliberate, consider, reflect upon, ask advice”), from com- (“together”) + -sulere, of uncertain origin.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The hospital hired a new ____ to improve patient care procedures.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The debate over which ____ to use went on for hours.