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advisory

/ædˈvaɪ.zə.ɹi/
ad · vi · so · ry
Adverb:advisorily
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Plural:advisories
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advisory Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having or consisting in the power to make recommendations and give counsel, rather than taking direct action or making binding decisions.

Example

"She served on an advisory board that helped guide the university's curriculum."

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• noun

1

North American An official announcement, report, or bulletin issued to warn the public of a potential hazard or to recommend a specific course of action.

Example

"The national weather service issued a frost advisory for the valley overnight."

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• Nearby Words

advisee
advisement
adviser
advisory
advocacy
advocate
advocator

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 18th century from the verb 'advise' (from Old French aviser, meaning 'to consider' or 'to inform') and the suffix '-ory'. The noun sense denoting an official warning or bulletin emerged in American English in the mid-20th century, originally used in weather forecasting.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Advisory. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/advisory
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