advisory

1 of 2

adjective

ad·​vi·​so·​ry əd-ˈvīz-rē 

-ˈvī-zə-

1

: having or exercising power to advise

an advisory council

2

: containing or giving advice

advisory

2 of 2

noun

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Mitch Mitchell leads the coaching practice at FMG Leading, a human capital strategy and advisory firm. —Mitch Mitchell, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024

As a member of the advisory board of directors, Bargatze joins 2022 addition Amy Poehler as well as such humorous heavy-hitters as W. Kamau Bell, Lewis Black, Tiffany Haddish, Paul Feig, Laraine Newman and Jim Gaffigan. —Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2024

Noun

Employee voices can also be solicited through forums such as employee resource groups and DEI advisory councils. —Chelsea C. Williams, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024

Earlier this month, the Surgeon General issued an advisory titled Parents Under Pressure: The U.S. Surgeon General Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents, naming the impact of parental stress on parents, families, and communities. —Essence, 16 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

advise + -ory entry 2

Noun

derivative of advisory entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1731, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1920, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

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