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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Stephanie Van Den Berg, USA Today, 23 July 2025
The planning group is advisory to the San Diego Planning Commission and City Council, providing local input on land use decisions.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 25 July 2025
And while many of the islands live up to that image, recent U.S. travel advisories have raised concerns for travelers—with U.S. travel advisories citing rising crime, civil unrest, and limited health care.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
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Adjective
Campaigners say the July 23 court opinion should be a turning point, even if the ruling itself is advisory.
—Stephanie Van Den Berg, USA Today, 23 July 2025
The planning group is advisory to the San Diego Planning Commission and City Council, providing local input on land use decisions.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
Noun
Arenac, Iosco, and Gladwin counties were added to the advisory, which now covers much of the lower peninsula.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 25 July 2025
And while many of the islands live up to that image, recent U.S. travel advisories have raised concerns for travelers—with U.S. travel advisories citing rising crime, civil unrest, and limited health care.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
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“Advisory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advisory. Accessed 29 Jul. 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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