Consulter

con·sult  (kn-slt)

v. con·sult·ed, con·sult·ing, con·sults

v.tr.

1.

a. To seek advice or information of: consult an attorney.

b. To refer to: consulted a telephone directory for the number.

2. To take into account; consider: consult one's checkbook before making a major purchase.

v.intr.

1. To exchange views; confer.

2. To work or serve as a consultant: a retired executive who consults for several large companies.

n. (kn-slt, knslt)

A consultation, especially one involving physicians.

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[French consulter, from Latin cnsultre, frequentative of cnsulere, to take counsel.]

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con·sulter n.