advisory
/ædˈvaɪz(ə)ɹi/
adjectivenoun
Able to give advice.
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Adjective 2 meanings
Able to give advice.
“The advisory committee could only offer advice, but since that was almost always accepted they had real power.”
Containing advice; advising.
“The consultant's advisory recommendations were selectively adopted.”
Noun 1 meaning
A warning.
“The Coast Guard issued a small craft advisory, warning little boats to watch out for bad weather.”
Where it comes from
Etymology
From advise + -ory.
ADVISORY at a glance
ADVISORY has 8 letters and scores 15 points in Scrabble (A 1 + D 2 + V 4 + I 1 + S 1 + O 1 + R 1 + Y 4) and 15 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #5,197 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with advisory
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