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advisory

adjective

Simple meaning

Able to give advice.

Pronunciation

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advyzeree

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ædˈvaɪzɚi

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Able to give advice.

  2. Containing advice; advising.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A2 · Elementary (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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  • “The weather advisory warned of strong winds approaching.”adjective

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advisory committeeadvisory serviceadvisory commission

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advisory boardadvisory opinionadvisory counciladvisory groupadvisory body

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  • advisory boardnounCompound term

    A board appointed to advise the chief administrator.

  • advisory servicenounCompound term

    A consulting service in which a CPA develops findings and conclusions and recommendations that are presented to the client for consideration and decision making.

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