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

With the 4-1 vote in favor, Goodman can now hold another neighborhood meeting on her plans, seek another rezoning recommendation from the Mooresville Planning Board this summer and then another vote by the town board. —Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2024

Some of the former president’s recommendations have resonated with Biden. —Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 July 2024

Guidelines have changed over time, including recommendations regarding masking, testing, and prevention. —Korin Miller, Health, 3 July 2024

Many of the modern recommendations for healthy eating are culturally biased. —Zayda Rivera, Parents, 2 July 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