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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Kamal Morgan
february 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Attia was also removed from the scientific advisory board page of Eight Sleep, a high-profile sleep-technology company where he had been listed as an adviser since 2024.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 12 Feb. 2026
Data from the global leadership advisory firm shows record appointment levels alongside sustained exits, as boards look for finance leaders who can steer transformation, manage external stakeholders, and increasingly serve as potential CEO successors.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Abrams is one of the group’s senior leaders and helps guide the mental health and advisory services.
—Kamal Morgan
february 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Attia was also removed from the scientific advisory board page of Eight Sleep, a high-profile sleep-technology company where he had been listed as an adviser since 2024.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
After record snowfall at the end of January that resulted in travel advisories and school closures around the state, a few schools will remain open on Presidents Day to make up for snow days.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 12 Feb. 2026
Data from the global leadership advisory firm shows record appointment levels alongside sustained exits, as boards look for finance leaders who can steer transformation, manage external stakeholders, and increasingly serve as potential CEO successors.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Advisory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advisory. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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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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