Meaning & use
consultant
A professional who gives expert advice to organizations or individuals in a particular field.
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The company hired a consultant to help redesign its outdated computer systems.
She works as an independent consultant, advising several small businesses on marketing strategy.
A note on using this word
In British English, 'consultant' also refers to a senior hospital doctor who leads a medical specialty team, a meaning less common in American English.
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