Advisor: meaning, definitions and examples

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advisor

 

[ ษ™dหˆvaษชzษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

academic

A person who gives advice in a particular field such as finance, education, or career.

Synonyms

consultant, counselor, guide.

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Word Description / Examples
advisor

This word is commonly used in academic or professional settings to refer to someone who provides advice, especially related to education or career.

  • She met with her academic advisor to discuss her course schedule.
  • The financial advisor helped them plan their investments.
consultant

This word is often used in a professional context where someone provides expert advice in a specific field, usually for a fee.

  • They hired a marketing consultant to improve their brand strategy.
  • The IT consultant solved the network issues.
counselor

This word is most commonly used in contexts involving emotional or psychological support, such as in therapy or school guidance.

  • The school counselor helped the students with their college applications.
  • She saw a grief counselor after her loss.
guide

This word is frequently used to describe someone who provides direction or information, often in travel, tourism, or activities.

  • The tour guide showed us around the ancient ruins.
  • He acted as a guide for the new employees.

Examples of usage

  • He is a trusted advisor in the field of investment.
  • The academic advisor helped me choose my courses for the semester.
Context #2 | Noun

business

An individual or firm that provides professional advice or services in a specific area.

Synonyms

consultant, counselor, expert.

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advisor

Typically used in academic or professional settings where someone provides guidance or recommendations based on their expertise.

  • She met with her academic advisor to discuss her course schedule.
  • The financial advisor suggested diversifying the investment portfolio.
consultant

Often refers to a professional who provides expert advice temporarily, usually in a specific field such as business, technology, or healthcare.

  • The company hired a marketing consultant to improve their brand strategy.
  • He works as a software consultant for various tech startups.
counselor

Commonly used in situations involving emotional support, mental health, or personal advice, such as therapy or educational counseling.

  • She spoke to a school counselor about her anxiety.
  • The couple sought out a marriage counselor to help resolve their issues.
expert

Refers to someone with a high level of knowledge or skill in a particular area, often called upon for their specialized knowledge.

  • He is an expert in cybersecurity and often speaks at conferences.
  • The court called an expert witness to testify about forensic evidence.

Examples of usage

  • Our company hired a legal advisor to help with the contract negotiations.
  • She works as a marketing advisor for a leading advertising agency.

Translations

Translations of the word "advisor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conselheiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฒเคพเคนเค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Berater

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penasihat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะฐะดะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ doradca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒ‰ใƒใ‚คใ‚ถใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท conseiller

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ asesor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท danฤฑลŸman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ์–ธ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชุดุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poradce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poradca

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้กพ้—ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ svetovalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรกรฐgjafi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตาฃะตััˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ แƒฉแƒ”แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™slษ™hษ™tรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ asesor

Etymology

The word 'advisor' dates back to the 16th century and comes from the Latin word 'advisare', which means 'to look at' or 'to consider'. Originally used in legal contexts, the term evolved to encompass a broader meaning of providing guidance and recommendations in various fields.

See also: advise, adviser, advisors, advisory.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,531, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.