advisory

noun

(countable) A warning.

(meteorology) Official information issued by the National Weather Service that highlights special weather conditions that are less serious than a warning. They are for events that may cause significant inconvenience, and if caution is not exercised, it could lead to situations that may threaten life and/or property.

(uncountable, uncommon, possibly nonstandard) Supervision by an advisor.

adjective

Able to give advice.

Containing advice; advising.

Roots

viderevid- · Latin · to see

Synonyms for advisory

consultativeadj counciln recommendatoryadj warningn admonitionn cautionaryadj

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