consulting
- 01 B1 Intermediate
v.the act of asking someone for information, advice, or permission.
v.the present participle of 'consult', referring to the act of seeking information or professional advice from a person or source.
Simple“After consulting the map, we realized we were going the wrong way.”
In context“By consulting several historical archives, the researcher was able to reconstruct the timeline of the city's founding with high accuracy.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the business of giving expert advice to people or companies.
n.the professional practice of providing expert advice within a specific field, such as business, technology, or law.
Simple“She left her office job to start a career in management consulting.”
In context“The firm specializes in environmental consulting, helping large corporations reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining profitability.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.describing a person who gives professional advice rather than doing the regular work.
adj.employed or acting in an advisory capacity rather than a permanent or executive one.
Simple“He was hired as a consulting engineer for the new bridge project.”
In context“The board appointed a consulting editor to oversee the transition to the new digital publishing platform.”
- 04 C1 Advanced
n.a senior doctor who gives expert advice on a specific case.
n.a senior medical specialist who provides expert opinions on patient cases, often on a part-time or referral basis.
Simple“The family requested a second opinion from a consulting physician.”
In context“The consulting physician reviewed the patient's charts and recommended a more aggressive course of treatment than the primary care doctor had suggested.”
Synonyms
“We’re also consulting on proposals to crack down on packaging that appeals to children.”
“After consulting a ceramics expert, however, the men learned that the Nassau in question was actually the city in western Germany.”