Consultant
Consultant
A Consultant (pronunciation: /kənˈsʌltənt/) is a professional who provides expert advice in a particular area such as business, education, law, regulatory compliance, human resources, marketing (and public relations), finance, healthcare, engineering, science, digital transformation or any of many other specialized fields.
Etymology
The term Consultant originates from the Latin word 'consultare' which means 'to discuss'. It was first used in English in the early 19th century to refer to someone who provides professional or expert advice.
Related Terms
- Consultancy: The practice of giving expert advice within a particular field.
- Consulting firm: A business that hires consultants to provide professional advice to clients.
- Management consultant: A professional who provides advice to help organizations improve their performance and efficiency.
- Independent consultant: A consultant who works independently, rather than being employed by a consulting firm.
- Professional services: A range of different occupations which provide support to businesses of all sizes and in all sectors.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Consultant
- Wikipedia's article - Consultant
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