consulting
word · lemma: consult
/kənˈsəɫtɪŋ/
kuhn-SUHL-ting
/kənsˈʌltɪŋ/
kuhn-SUHL-ting
Definition
The activity of giving expert advice to organizations or individuals, especially as a professional service in fields like business, management, or technology.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in a business context—'consulting firm', 'management consulting'. Refers to paid, professional advice, not casual suggestions. 'Consulting' is the noun; 'consult' is the verb.
Spanish: consultoría - asesoría (negocios)Portuguese (BR): consultoria - assessoria (negócios)Portuguese (PT): consultoria - assessoria (negócios)Chinese (Simplified): 咨询（业务咨询）Chinese (Traditional): 諮詢（業務諮詢）Hindi: सलाहकार सेवा - कंसल्टिंगArabic: الاستشارات (في مجال الأعمال)Bengali: পরামর্শদাতা পরিষেবা - পরামর্শদানRussian: консалтингJapanese: コンサルティングVietnamese: tư vấn (chuyên nghiệp)Korean: 컨설팅Turkish: danışmanlıkUrdu: مشاورتی خدماتIndonesian: konsultasi - jasa konsultasi
Example Sentences
She works in consulting for a big company.
basic
He started his own consulting business last year.
basic
Many people need help from consulting experts.
basic
She quit her job to do freelance consulting.
natural
A lot of consulting happens online these days, not face-to-face.
natural
After years in IT, he went into consulting to share his knowledge.
natural