Consultant: meaning, definitions and examples

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consultant

 

[ kษ™nหˆsสŒltษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

job position

A consultant is a professional who provides expert advice in a particular area such as business, management, education, etc. They are hired by companies or individuals to help solve problems, improve performance, or provide specialized knowledge.

Synonyms

adviser, expert, specialist

Examples of usage

  • She works as a consultant for a marketing firm.
  • The company hired a consultant to streamline their operations.
  • As a consultant, he travels to different cities to meet clients.
  • The consultant's report recommended cost-cutting measures.
  • The consultant's expertise was invaluable in the project.
Context #2 | Noun

medical

In the medical field, a consultant is a senior doctor who provides expert advice and treatment for specific medical conditions. Patients are usually referred to a consultant by their primary care physician for specialized care.

Synonyms

doctor, physician, specialist

Examples of usage

  • The consultant diagnosed the rare condition accurately.
  • She is seeing a consultant for her chronic back pain.
  • The consultant recommended a surgical procedure for the patient.
  • Consultants often work in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
  • The consultant's clinic is known for its cutting-edge treatments.

Translations

Translations of the word "consultant" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น consultor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฒเคพเคนเค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Berater

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ konsultan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝััƒะปัŒั‚ะฐะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ konsultant

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒณใ‚ตใƒซใ‚ฟใƒณใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท consultant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ consultor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท danฤฑลŸman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ปจ์„คํ„ดํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชุดุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konzultant

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ konzultant

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้กพ้—ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ svetovalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรกรฐgjafi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตาฃะตััˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒกแƒฃแƒšแƒขแƒแƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™slษ™hษ™tรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ consultor

Word origin

The word 'consultant' originated in the early 17th century from the Latin word 'consultant' (consultare), which means 'to deliberate, consider, consult'. Over the years, the term evolved to refer to a professional who provides expert advice and guidance in various fields. The role of consultants has become increasingly important in modern business and healthcare sectors, where specialized knowledge and expertise are highly valued.

See also: consult, consultants, consultation, consultative, consulting.