consulting

verb

1. 1

   To seek the opinion or advice of another; to take counsel; to deliberate together; to confer.

2. 2

   To advise or offer expertise.

3. 3

   To work as a consultant or contractor rather than as a full-time employee of a firm.

4. 4

   To ask advice of; to seek the opinion of (a person)

5. 5

   To refer to (something) for information.

6. 6

   To have reference to, in judging or acting; to have regard to; to consider; as, to consult one's wishes.

7. 7

   To deliberate upon; to take for.

8. 8

   To bring about by counsel or contrivance; to devise; to contrive.