Sekirov Dictionary

advisory

UK /ədˈvaɪzəɹi/US /ædˈvaɪz(ə)ɹi/

noun 3
adjective 2
forms 3

noun3

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A warning.
- The Coast Guard issued a small craft advisory, warning little boats to watch out for bad weather.
Official information issued by the National Weather Service that highlights special weather conditions that are less serious than a warning. They are for events that may cause significant inconvenience, and if caution is not exercised, it could lead to situations that may threaten life and/or property.
•
(nonstandard) Supervision by an advisor.
- Every morning, every 20 students on discipline, will [be under] the advisory of one teacher for 20 minutes. — 1996

adjective2

•
Able to give advice.
- The advisory committee could only offer advice, but since that was almost always accepted they had real power.
•
Containing advice; advising.
- The consultant's advisory recommendations were selectively adopted.

forms

advisories · more advisory · most advisory

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