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consulting

 
 
/kənˈsʌltɪŋ/ US   /-ṱɪŋ/ noun [U]

Definition

the activity or business of giving expert advice about a particular subject: This is an introductory course for graduates who are considering a career in consulting.financial/IT/management, etc. consulting Management consulting helps the world's leading organizations become even more effective. a consulting business/company/firm
(Definition of consulting noun from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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