advisory
[ ad-vahy-zuh-ree ]
/ ædˈvaɪ zə ri /
adjective
noun, plural ad·vi·so·ries.
a report on existing or predicted conditions, often with advice for dealing with them: an investment advisory.
an announcement or bulletin that serves to advise and usually warn the public, as of some potential hazard: a health advisory;a travelers' advisory.
an announcement from the U.S. National Weather Service to keep the public informed about the progress of a potentially dangerous weather condition: hurricane advisory;tornado advisory.Compare warning (def. 3), watch (def. 20).
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OTHER WORDS FROM advisory
ad·vi·so·ri·ly, adverbpre·ad·vi·so·ry, adjectiveWords nearby advisory
advised, advisedly, advisee, advisement, adviser, advisory, advisory opinion, advisory teacher, ad vitam, ad vivum, advocaat
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British Dictionary definitions for advisory
advisory
/ (ədˈvaɪzərɪ) /
adjective
giving advice; empowered to make recommendationsan advisory body
noun plural -ries
a statement issued to give advice, recommendations, or a warninga travel advisory
a person or organization with an advisory functionthe Prime Minister's media advisory
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