recommendation

noun

rec·​om·​men·​da·​tion ˌre-kə-mən-ˈdā-shən 

-ˌmen-

1

a

: the act of recommending

b

: something (such as a procedure) recommended

2

: something that recommends or expresses commendation

Examples of recommendation in a Sentence

My boss wrote me a glowing letter of recommendation.

Employees are frequently hired on the recommendation of a friend in the company.

The report made very specific recommendations for policy reform.

The committee's recommendation to hire a new director has been well received.

Recent Examples on the Web

Report explains findings, recommendations, areas to study In addition to recommendations, the group’s report also points to several areas of the system that require more study for possible changes. —Yesenia Robles, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024

Money & Markets The 10 best SUVs to buy right now, according to Consumer Reports Consumer Reports tested more than 150 SUVs to make its recommendations By Start Slideshow Americans love their SUVs, which make up the majority of new car purchases in the country. —Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024

Sign up for The Week's Food & Drink newsletter for recipes, reviews and recommendations. —The Week Uk, theweek, 8 Nov. 2024

The recommendation coincides with a new report finding asymptomatic bird flu infection in some workers. —Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing recommendation

• on someone's recommendation

Kids Definition

recommendation

noun

rec·​om·​men·​da·​tion ˌrek-ə-mən-ˈdā-shən 

-ˌmen-

1

: the act of recommending

2

: a thing or course of action recommended

3

: something that recommends

a written recommendation