consultant

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Among sources he suggests for funding a consultant are a special offering, borrowing from another budget category, asking a donor for a short-term loan or gift, or holding a brainstorming session.

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  1. noun One who gives expert or professional advice.
  2. noun One who consults another.

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  • Dorie had said Jacqueline/Susan worked from home, but who knew where a consultant might be at midday? —  Lippman, Laura - [Tess Monaghan 03] - Butchers Hill
  • However, finding the funding for a consultant is not always a priority. —  Church Central News
  • An employee of the consultant was a victim of theft, the consultant claims. —  ENT News Online | News
  • "The selection of the consultant is at the final stage," said Maeda. —  The Jakarta Post Breaking News
  • When you're brought in as a consultant, the first thing you want to do is ask questions. —  Comic Book Resources
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  1. from French consultant, orig. past participle of consulter, consult: see consult, v.
 

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