: having the power or right to make suggestions about what should be done : able to give advice
He attended a meeting of the advisory committee/board/panel.
She is acting in an advisory role/capacity in the administration.
plural advisories
US
: a report that gives information or a warning about something
We heard a weather advisory saying that heavy rains are expected tonight.
a traffic advisory
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“Advisory.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/advisory. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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