Definition of "advisory" in English

adjective

1. Able to give advice.

   • The advisory committee could only offer advice, but since that was almost always accepted they had real power.

2. Containing advice; advising.

   • The consultant's advisory recommendations were selectively adopted.

noun

1. (countable) A warning.

   • The Coast Guard issued a small craft advisory, warning little boats to watch out for bad weather.

2. (uncountable, uncommon, possibly nonstandard) Supervision by an advisor.