consultant

The definition of a consultant is an expert who is paid to offer his professional or technical advice.

(noun)

An expert in efficiency and management who is hired by companies to assess how well they operate is an example of a consultant.

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See consultant in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. a person who consults with another or others
  2. an expert who is called on for professional or technical advice or opinions

Origin: < L consultans, prp. of consultare

See consultant in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. One who gives expert or professional advice.
  2. One who consults another.

Related Forms:

  • con·sulˈtant·shipˌ noun

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