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counseling
noun
: advice and support that is given to people to help them deal with problems, make important decisions, etc.
Full Definition of COUNSELING
: professional guidance of the individual by utilizing psychological methods especially in collecting case history data, using various techniques of the personal interview, and testing interests and aptitudes
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Variants of COUNSELING
counseling or counselling
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First Known Use of COUNSELING
1927
Medical Dictionary
counseling
noun coun·sel·ing
Medical Definition of COUNSELING
: professional guidance of the individual by utilizing psychological methods especially in collecting case history data, using various techniques of the personal interview, and testing interests and aptitudes
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