advisory

Plural: advisories

Noun

• an announcement that usually advises or warns the public of some threat
  • "a frost advisory"
• A warning.
• A warning.
• Official information issued by the National Weather Service that highlights special weather conditions that are less serious than a warning. They are for events that may cause significant inconvenience, and if caution is not exercised, it could lead to situations that may threaten life and/or property.
• Supervision by an advisor.
• pl. -RIES a report giving information

Adjective Satellite

• giving advice; ,
  • "an advisory memorandum"

Adj

• Able to give advice.
• Containing advice; advising.

Examples

• "The advisory committee could only offer advice, but since that was almost always accepted they had real power."
• "The Coast Guard issued a small craft advisory, warning little boats to watch out for bad weather."
• "The consultant's advisory recommendations were selectively adopted."

Synonyms

consultative, consultatory, consultive

Related Words

adviso, aviso