advisory

Pluraladvisories

1. 1
   adjective

   Giving advice or containing advice about what to do.

   The school sent home an advisory letter about walking to class safely.

   The rules on the poster are advisory, not strict orders.

   Similarconsultative, cautionary

   Oppositebinding, mandatory

2. 2
   nouncountable

   A message that tells people about a danger or problem so they can be careful.

   The city sent out an advisory telling people to boil their tap water.

   The airline posted travel advisories for everyone flying this week.

   Similarwarning, alert, bulletin

3. 3
   nouncountable or uncountable

   A notice from the National Weather Service about weather that could cause trouble but is less serious than a warning.

   There is a heat advisory today, so drink lots of water.

   Our town is under a wind advisory until tonight.

   Note
4. 4
   adjective

   Able to give advice to a person or group about what to do.

   The school has an advisory group of parents who share ideas with the principal.

   She now works in an advisory role and no longer runs the team herself.

   Similarconsultative

5. 5
   nounnonstandarduncountable

   Watching over and guiding someone, done by an advisor.

   "For your first year, you'll be under the advisory of Mr. Lee," the principal told her.

   "Don't worry, our club is under the advisory of Coach Diaz," Sam said.

   Similarsupervision, guidance, mentorship

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