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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John Tufts, IndyStar, 26 Dec. 2025
Paul Ashworth, chief North America economist at investment advisory firm Capital Economics, expects the economy to grow at an annual rate of roughly 2% in the final three months of the year.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 Dec. 2025
The snowy weather this weekend could pose risks to travelers hitting the road after the holiday; the NYC Emergency Management Department issued a travel advisory beginning Friday night and lasting into Saturday.
—Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Indiana travel advisory map shows status for counties around the Hoosier State.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 26 Dec. 2025
Paul Ashworth, chief North America economist at investment advisory firm Capital Economics, expects the economy to grow at an annual rate of roughly 2% in the final three months of the year.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Noun
The advisory is for Clay, Ray, Carroll, Lafayette, Saline, Howard, Johnson, Pettis and Cooper counties.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 Dec. 2025
The snowy weather this weekend could pose risks to travelers hitting the road after the holiday; the NYC Emergency Management Department issued a travel advisory beginning Friday night and lasting into Saturday.
—Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Advisory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advisory. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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advisory
1 of 2 adjective
ad·vi·so·ry
əd-ˈvīz-(ə-)rē
1
: having the power or right to advise
an advisory committee
2
: giving or containing advice
an advisory opinion
advisory
2 of 2 noun
: a report giving information and often recommending action to be taken
a weather advisory
Legal Definition
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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