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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Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2025
Collaborate with industry leaders to ensure programs address emerging skills gaps through programmatic and university-wide advisory boards.
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Michael McGough, Sacramento Bee, 25 Jan. 2025
Here's a look at all the weather warnings the Golden States faces ahead of his visit, including red flag warnings and winter weather advisories.
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Adjective
The letter addresses the board’s decision to send the proposal to the district’s public advisory committees for review.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2025
Collaborate with industry leaders to ensure programs address emerging skills gaps through programmatic and university-wide advisory boards.
—Maja Zelihic, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
The California Highway Patrol issued an endangered missing person advisory for JoJo, in effect for Sacramento, Placer and El Dorado counties.
—Michael McGough, Sacramento Bee, 25 Jan. 2025
Here's a look at all the weather warnings the Golden States faces ahead of his visit, including red flag warnings and winter weather advisories.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Advisory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advisory. Accessed 29 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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