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advisory

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Pronunciation: US /ədˈvaɪzəri/

advisory means: Having the role or ability to give advice.

adjective

ADVICE ROLEC1

Having the role or ability to give advice.

  • She joined the advisory board.
  • The committee serves in an advisory capacity.
  • We formed an advisory group of local doctors.

Similar words: consultative

Common phrases: advisory committee, advisory board, advisory role

GIVING GUIDANCEC1

Giving suggestions about what to do, without requiring people to follow them.

  • These guidelines are advisory.
  • The report contains advisory recommendations for schools.
  • The notice is advisory and carries no legal force.

Similar words: nonbinding

Opposites: mandatory

Common phrases: advisory guidelines, advisory notice, advisory recommendations

noun

OFFICIAL WARNINGC1

An official warning or notice about possible danger, often concerning the weather.

  • A weather advisory is in effect.
  • The government issued a travel advisory yesterday.
  • Drivers should check local advisories before leaving.

Similar words: warning, alert

Common phrases: weather advisory, travel advisory, wind advisory

Questions about advisory

What does advisory mean?

Having the role or ability to give advice.

What is advisory in other languages?

Türkçe: danışma · Español: consultivo · Français: consultatif · Deutsch: beratend · Italiano: consultivo · 日本語: 諮問の

How do you pronounce advisory?

It is pronounced /ədˈvaɪzəri/.

How do you use advisory in a sentence?

She joined the advisory board. The committee serves in an advisory capacity.

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