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adviser

Syllabification: (ad·vis·er)
Pronunciation: /ədˈvīzər/

(also advisor)
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Definition of adviser

noun

  • a person who gives advice, typically someone who is expert in a particular field:the military adviser to the president
  • in a school, college, or university, a teacher or staff counselor who helps a student plan a course of study:my adviser might switch me back into Wasserman’s class

The spellings adviser and advisor are both correct. Adviser is more common, but advisor is also widely used, especially in North America. Adviser may be seen as less formal, while advisor often suggests an official position.

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