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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.

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  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. Robert Willens:

    It is not advisable for a man of Murdoch's age to engage in a taxable sale of his property, if he passed away while still owning the property, his heirs would achieve a basis step-up for the property, thus eliminating, forever, any capital gains tax on the appreciation in the assets that accrued during the scions' lifetime.

  2. 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.

  3. Agatha Christie:

    Where large sums of money are concerned, it is advisable to trust nobody.

  4. Matthew Fleming:

    The more time you have in the markets, the more you benefit from the powers of compounding, so an early start is always advisable.

  5. Noah Bonsey:

    Trying to get those two poles to agree to the same platform and to negotiate as one unit is going to prove very difficult if not impossible, it's not entirely clear to me whether it is even advisable.

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