consulting — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

consulting (/kənˈsʌl.tɪŋ/)

noun  ·  Intermediate  ·  Work & Business

🔊 /kənˈsʌl.tɪŋ/

Meaning

Meaning: giving expert advice

The business of giving expert advice to companies or people for a fee.

Examples

🗣 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.

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Tags: business, advice

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