Consulting: meaning, definitions and examples

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consulting

 

[ kənˈsʌltɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

business

The action or process of engaging in business with an expert to seek advice or information.

Synonyms

advice, counsel, guidance

Examples of usage

  • He sought consulting from a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
  • We hired a consulting firm to help us improve our business strategy.
Context #2 | Noun

medicine

The act of seeking medical advice or treatment from a healthcare professional.

Synonyms

medical advice, medical consultation, medical guidance

Examples of usage

  • After experiencing symptoms for a week, she finally decided to seek consulting from a doctor.
  • His consulting with a specialist led to a proper diagnosis.
Context #3 | Verb

business

To engage in the business of giving expert advice to people working in a professional or technical field.

Synonyms

advise, counsel, guide

Examples of usage

  • He has been consulting for various companies in the tech industry for over a decade.
  • She consulted with the team on the best approach to the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "consulting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 consultoria

🇮🇳 परामर्श

🇩🇪 Beratung

🇮🇩 konsultasi

🇺🇦 консалтинг

🇵🇱 konsulting

🇯🇵 コンサルティング

🇫🇷 consultation

🇪🇸 consultoría

🇹🇷 danışmanlık

🇰🇷 컨설팅

🇸🇦 استشارات

🇨🇿 konzultace

🇸🇰 konzultácia

🇨🇳 咨询

🇸🇮 svetovanje

🇮🇸 ráðgjöf

🇰🇿 консалтинг

🇬🇪 კონსულტაცია

🇦🇿 konsultasiya

🇲🇽 consultoría

Etymology

The word 'consulting' originates from the Latin word 'consultare', which means 'to deliberate' or 'to take counsel'. The concept of seeking advice or guidance from experts has been a part of human history for centuries. In the business world, consulting has become a vital service that helps companies improve their performance and solve complex problems.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,762 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.