Word
advisory
Phoneticsad·vi·so·ry, stress on the second syllable
US/ædˈvaɪzɝi/
UK/ɐdvˈaɪzəɹˌi/
Definitions
01official warning
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun American English
n. an official announcement that warns people about a problem, like bad weather or a travel risk.
n. an official announcement or report issued by an authority to provide information or warning about a specific hazard.
“The government issued a travel advisory because of the heavy snowstorm.”
“The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for the coastal counties, urging motorists to exercise extreme caution during the morning commute.”
Usage
often used with specific modifiers like 'weather', 'travel', or 'security'
02giving advice
B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal
adj. having the power or duty to give advice rather than making final decisions.
adj. having the power or function of giving advice; recommendatory rather than executive or mandatory.
“She has an advisory role on the committee but she cannot vote.”
“The board established an advisory council to provide expert guidance on environmental policy without granting them formal legislative power.”
Usage
usually precedes the noun it modifies
Synonyms
03containing advice
C1 · Advanced Formal
adj. describing a document or message that gives suggestions or warnings.
adj. containing or consisting of advice or warnings.
“The bank sent an advisory letter to all customers about the new security rules.”
“The department released an advisory memorandum detailing the potential risks associated with the new software update.”
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “advisory” in context.
Noun
01. advisory board
“The company appointed an advisory board to provide expert guidance on its new marketing strategy.”
noun + noun
02. advisory committee
“The government has formed an advisory committee to review the current safety regulations.”
noun + noun
Real-World Examples
“Lastly, Metro leads on “Sitting room only at pubs?”
Photograph: The Guardian Why has Kemi Badenoch given a former neo-Nazi an advisory role?” “I have worked with youth advisory boards that include children as young as 11 years old, and young adult advisory boards that include adults as old as 25.” Etymology
From advise + -ory.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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