advisory (/ədˈvaɪ.zər.i/)

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🔊 /ədˈvaɪ.zər.i/

Meaning

Meaning: advice service or warning

A service that gives advice, or an official warning. As an adjective, it means having the power to advise.

Examples

🗣 The weather service issued an advisory warning people to avoid the coast during the storm.

Etymology

From ‘advise’ (Old French ‘aviser’, from Latin ‘ad’ plus ‘visum’, seen) plus ‘-ory’.

How & Where It’s Used

Used as a noun for warnings and services, and as an adjective for advising roles.

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Tags: business, advice

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