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Definitions for advisable
ædˈvaɪ zə bəlad·vis·able

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. advisableadjective

    worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise

    "such action is neither necessary nor advisable"; "extreme caution is advisable"; "it is advisable to telephone first"

Wiktionary

  1. advisableadjective

    Worthy of being recommended; desirable.

  2. advisableadjective

    Capable of being advised or willing to be advised.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Advisableadjective

    Prudent; fit to be advised.

    Etymology: from advise.

    Some judge it advisable for a man to account with his heart every day; and this, no doubt, is the best and surest course; for still the oftner, the better. Robert South, Sermons.

    It is not advisable to reward, where men have the tenderness not to punish. Roger L'Estrange, Fables.

ChatGPT

  1. advisable

    Advisable refers to something that is suggested or recommended due to it being a sensible, beneficial, or suitable course of action. It represents actions or decisions that are associated with prudence, wisdom, or advantageous outcomes.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Advisableadjective

    proper to be advised or to be done; expedient; prudent

  2. Advisableadjective

    ready to receive advice

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of advisable in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of advisable in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of advisable in a Sentence

  1. Paul Ludlow:

    As a British company flying the Red Ensign it is not advisable for us to maintain our planned Dubai and Arabian Gulf program this winter season, we have therefore taken the unusual step of withdrawing Oceana from the region for the upcoming season.

  2. Mahmoud Vaezi:

    We don't see a problem with women attending if the atmosphere in stadiums is convenient... but with so much foul language among fans and violence, this is not advisable.

  3. The Air Force:

    While initial reviews indicate that aircrew transiting through Scotland adhered to all guidance and procedures, we understand that U.S. Service members lodging at higher-end accommodations, even if within government rates, might be allowable but not advisable, even when Air Force aircrews follow all directives and guidance, we must still be considerate of perceptions of not being good stewards of taxpayer funds that might be created through the appearance of aircrews staying at such locations.

  4. Sartaj Aziz:

    In our view, a sudden withdrawal would not be advisable.

  5. Ayn Rand:

    It is not advisable, James, to venture unsolicited opinions. You should spare yourself the embarrassing discovery of their exact value to your listener.

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