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advisory

 

[ ədˈvaɪzəri ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

legal

Having the power or right to make decisions or give advice.

Synonyms

consultative, guiding, informative

Examples of usage

  • The advisory board consists of experts in the field.
  • The government issued an advisory notice to the public regarding the upcoming storm.
Context #2 | Noun

business

A formal warning or piece of advice given to someone.

Synonyms

caution, recommendation, warning

Examples of usage

  • The travel advisory urged tourists to avoid the area due to political unrest.
  • The company issued an advisory to all employees about the new safety regulations.

Translations

Translations of the word "advisory" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aconselhamento

🇮🇳 सलाहकार

🇩🇪 Beratung

🇮🇩 nasihat

🇺🇦 консультативний

🇵🇱 doradczy

🇯🇵 アドバイザリー

🇫🇷 consultatif

🇪🇸 consultivo

🇹🇷 danışma

🇰🇷 자문

🇸🇦 استشاري

🇨🇿 poradní

🇸🇰 poradný

🇨🇳 咨询

🇸🇮 svetovalni

🇮🇸 ráðgjöf

🇰🇿 кеңес беру

🇬🇪 საკონსულტაციო

🇦🇿 məsləhət

🇲🇽 consultivo

Word origin

The word 'advisory' originated in the early 17th century from the Latin word 'advisōrius', which means 'pertaining to advice'. Over time, it has evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to giving advice or guidance in various contexts.

See also: advise, adviser, advisor, advisors.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,390 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.