consultant

noun

con·​sul·​tant kən-ˈsəl-tᵊnt How to pronounce consultant (audio)
Synonyms of consultantnext
1
: one who consults another
2
: one who gives professional advice or services : expert
consultantship
kən-ˈsəl-tᵊnt-ˌship How to pronounce consultant (audio)
noun

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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
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Weekly jobless claims have been in check, and the total layoff pace in 2026 is the slowest in four years, according to outplacement consultants Challenger, Gray & Christmas. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 Investigators interviewed the consultant, who said the process worked in reverse. — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Wellness services can extend to fitness evaluations, trainers, nutrition resources and lifestyle consultants. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 Around 2004, his mother met Ron Wong, a political consultant who had started a boot camp for Asian Americans interested in getting into politics. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consultant

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First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of consultant was in 1697

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“Consultant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consultant. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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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 How to pronounce consultant (audio)
: one (as a physician, surgeon, or psychologist) called in for professional advice or services
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