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consulting
/kənˈsʌl.tɪŋ/
[/kənˈsʌl.tɪŋ/]
giving expert advice
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The business of giving expert advice to companies or people for a fee.
Example
After leaving the bank, she started a consulting business advising small firms on finance.
After leaving the bank, she started a consulting business advising small firms on finance.
Etymology
From 'consult' (Latin 'consultare', to take counsel) plus '-ing'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in business services for expert advice.