ad·vi·so·ry
əd-ˈvīz-rē 
-ˈvī-zə-
plural advisories
: a report giving information (as on the weather) and often recommending action to be taken
Examples of advisory in a Sentence
Adjective
He attended a meeting of the advisory committee.
She is acting in an advisory role in the administration.
Noun
We heard a weather advisory saying that heavy rains are expected tonight.
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Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 9 Jan. 2025
According to the advisory, mixed precipitation is expected, with snow accumulations up to two inches likely.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Drinking water: Several drinking water advisories have been issued.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Ten Holder’s appointment comes as the advisory group has been expanding its reach towards finance.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 9 Jan. 2025
According to the advisory, mixed precipitation is expected, with snow accumulations up to two inches likely.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
Areas under advisory included Central Montana, Northern Wyoming, Western South Dakota and northern parts of New York.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Drinking water: Several drinking water advisories have been issued.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Advisory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advisory. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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advisory
adjective
ad·vi·so·ry
əd-ˈvī-zə-rē
1
: having or exercising power to advise
an advisory committee
2
: containing or giving advice
an advisory verdict
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