consultant

con·sul·tant

noun \kən-ˈsəl-t^ənt\

Definition of CONSULTANT

1

: one who consults another

2

: one who gives professional advice or services : expert

— con·sul·tant·ship \-ˌship\ noun

Examples of CONSULTANT

1. They've hired a computer consultant to assess how the company can upgrade its system.
2. <a consultant in public relations to a number of large corporations>

First Known Use of CONSULTANT

1697

Related to CONSULTANT

Synonyms: adviser (also advisor), consigliere, counsel, counselor (or counsellor)

Related Words: authority, expert, pro, professional, specialist; confidant; cabinet, kitchen cabinet; sounding board

Near Antonyms: counselee

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Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

Rhymes with CONSULTANT

exultant, resultant