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Definition of "consultancy" []

  • The act or an instance of consulting. (noun)
  • A business or agency offering expert or professional advice in a field: opened a financial consultancy. (noun)
  • A position as a consultant: accepted a three-year consultancy abroad. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "consultancy" in a sentence
  • "The word "consultancy" covers a multitude of sins and, usually, a fair amount of money for all concerned."
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  • "E-consultancy is always teeming with great stats and research to help any marketer increase their budget or convince fickle clients."
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