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consultancy

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //kənˈsəɫtənsi// UK //kənsˈʌltənsi// con·sul·tan·cy

n. a business that gives expert advice to other companies. You might hire a consultancy to help solve a specific problem or improve your business strategy.

n. a firm or organization that provides professional advice and specialized expertise to clients, typically in business, management, or technical fields.


SIMPLE

We hired a consultancy to review our marketing plan.

CONTEXTUAL

The small startup hired a financial consultancy to help them prepare for their first round of investment.

COMPLEX

The global consultancy published an annual report analyzing emerging trends in sustainable supply chains across emerging markets.

Origin

From consultant + -cy or consult + -ancy.

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