advisory

1 of 2

adjective

ad·​vi·​so·​ry əd-ˈvīz-rē How to pronounce advisory (audio)
-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
Those drugs don’t reverse the effects of the disease, said Marwan Sabbagh, a behavioral neurologist at the Barrow Neurological Institute who served on the advisory committee for Leqembi. David Ovalle, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024 Tax Strategist Salaries Tax Strategists, on the other hand, often work in advisory capacities, offering strategic planning services to minimize tax liabilities for high-net-worth individuals or large organizations. Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024 Indigenous activist Shelly Corbin was part of a previous advisory committee on the Columbus statue. Roberto Roldan, NPR, 1 Mar. 2024 The advisory committee would meet monthly leading up to the campus opening and quarterly thereafter, Couturier said. Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 1 Mar. 2024 In more recent years, Vanguard has tried to expand into financial advisory businesses to cultivate new clients. Silla Brush, Fortune, 29 Feb. 2024 Loneliness and social isolation negatively affect both physical and mental health, significantly increasing a patient’s risk for heart disease, premature death, stroke and dementia, according to a recent U.S. Surgeon General advisory report. Jenna Barackman, Kansas City Star, 29 Feb. 2024 In 2020, the VA created the first advisory committee for Native American veterans. Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Feb. 2024 Absent those conditions, police should seek an alternative way to meet the goal of arresting the suspect, the advisory group says. Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2024
Noun
Prosecutors also said Cruz and Gomez had operated the vessel at a high rate of speed while a small craft advisory was in effect due to high winds and heavy seas. USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2024 The advisory warned travelers to leave potentially dangerous situations and be particularly careful in the downtown areas in locations like Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2024 In a media advisory on Tuesday, Jackson County courts say that remarks and tributes from dignitaries and community members will be included in the program next week. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2024 More than 100 miles of power lines have been burnt, leaving many without the electricity required to participate in the boil-water advisories issued throughout northern Texas. Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Mar. 2024 The advisory warned of drowning and high private hospital prices, as well, among other risks. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 1 Mar. 2024 In a joint cybersecurity advisory, federal agencies including CISA and the FBI warned that Blackcat is now intentionally targeting the healthcare system. Amrita Khalid, The Verge, 1 Mar. 2024 Metro Detroit is expected to be under a weather service wind advisory until 7 p.m., with winds from the west up 20-30 mph and gusts of up to 45 mph, which could result in additional power outages. Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 28 Feb. 2024 While a warm day might sound nice, NWS also has issued a wind advisory and threat of severe storms this afternoon through the evening. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Feb. 2024

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of advisory was in 1731

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Cite this Entry

“Advisory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advisory. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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 How to pronounce advisory (audio)
1
: having or exercising power to advise
an advisory committee
2
: containing or giving advice
an advisory verdict
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