consulting

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

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.

“She left her office job to start a career in management consulting.”

“The firm specializes in environmental consulting, helping large corporations reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining profitability.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal

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.

“He was hired as a consulting engineer for the new bridge project.”

“The board appointed a consulting editor to oversee the transition to the new digital publishing platform.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Medicine Formal

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.

“The family requested a second opinion from a consulting physician.”

“The consulting physician reviewed the patient's charts and recommended a more aggressive course of treatment than the primary care doctor had suggested.”