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They've hired a computer consultant to assess how the company can upgrade its system.
a consultant in public relations to a number of large corporations
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The couple, both consultants who met in college, were married for 2 ½ years.
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Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 31 Jan. 2025
For example, this cybersecurity consultant recalls a red team engagement involving falsified documents with electronic signatures.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
Qualified consultants can help develop a scope of work and specifications, advise on the type of contract arrangement, evaluate bids, and advise regarding contractor requests for extra money.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
The former Nebraska senator spent millions on consultants, gave pricey jobs to former congressional staffers and left under a dark cloud after 17 months.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Jan. 2025
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Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 31 Jan. 2025
For example, this cybersecurity consultant recalls a red team engagement involving falsified documents with electronic signatures.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
Qualified consultants can help develop a scope of work and specifications, advise on the type of contract arrangement, evaluate bids, and advise regarding contractor requests for extra money.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
The former Nebraska senator spent millions on consultants, gave pricey jobs to former congressional staffers and left under a dark cloud after 17 months.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Consultant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consultant. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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consultant
noun
con·sul·tant
kən-ˈsəlt-ᵊnt 
: one (as a physician, surgeon, or psychologist) called in for professional advice or services
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