advisory
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“The government issued a travel advisory because of the heavy snowstorm.”
In context“The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for the coastal counties, urging motorists to exercise extreme caution during the morning commute.”
Usageoften used with specific modifiers like 'weather', 'travel', or 'security'
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“She has an advisory role on the committee but she cannot vote.”
In context“The board established an advisory council to provide expert guidance on environmental policy without granting them formal legislative power.”
Usageusually precedes the noun it modifies
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
adj.describing a document or message that gives suggestions or warnings.
adj.containing or consisting of advice or warnings.
Simple“The bank sent an advisory letter to all customers about the new security rules.”
In context“The department released an advisory memorandum detailing the potential risks associated with the new software update.”
Synonyms
Usage advisory board · advisory committee
“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.”
From advise + -ory.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.