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advisory

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ædˈvaɪzɝi// UK //ɐdvˈaɪzəɹˌi// ad·vi·so·ry Dialect

n. an official warning or announcement about a possible problem, like bad weather or a health risk. You usually see these from the government or experts to help you stay safe.

n. an official announcement or formal warning issued by an authority regarding a specific hazard or situation. Often used in the context of weather, travel, or public health to provide guidance or notice of potential danger.


SIMPLE

The government issued a travel advisory for the region.

CONTEXTUAL

The weather service released a winter storm advisory warning residents of heavy snow and icy roads.

COMPLEX

Following the sudden outbreak of the virus, the health department issued a strict advisory recommending that all non-essential public gatherings be postponed until further notice.

Synonyms
Origin

From advise + -ory.

Usage

Often used with verbs like 'issue', 'release', or 'withdraw'.

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