ad|vi|so|ry

ad|vi|so|ry «ad VY zuhr ee», adjective, noun, plural -ries.

–adj.

1. having power to advise, but not to determine or direct policy: »

an advisory committee.

SYNONYM(S): consultative.

2. containing advice: »

to offer an advisory opinion.

–n.

1. a bulletin or report to advise of developments: »

An advisory by the Weather Service warned of a hurricane.

2. a recommendation; report: »

An executive…was quite disturbed over an advisory presented to him by his firm's legal counsel (Drug Trade News).

–ad|vi´so|ri|ly, adverb.