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adjective con·sult·ing \ kən-ˈsəl-tiŋ \

Definition of consulting

1 : providing professional or expert advice
  • a consulting architect
2 : of or relating to consultation or a consultant
  • the consulting room of a psychiatrist

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First Known Use of consulting

1801

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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consulting

adjective con·sult·ing \ kən-ˈsəl-tiŋ \

medical Definition of consulting

1 : serving as a consultant
  • a consulting physician
  • a consulting psychologist
2 : of or relating to consultation or a consultant
  • a consulting room

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  1. Nglish: Translation of consulting for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of consulting for Arabic speakers

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