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
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 June 2024
Senior Shopping Editor Erika Reals updated this article to include more insights as well as PEOPLE Tested recommendations.
—Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024
Joly’s lawyers have challenged the prosecutors’ assessment of the evidence and their recommendation of a life sentence, saying he should be sent to prison for no more than 17.5 years.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 June 2024
However, Nicholson acknowledges the recommendations will pose challenges for many children and parents.
—Carmel Wroth, NPR, 18 June 2024
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 June 2024
Senior Shopping Editor Erika Reals updated this article to include more insights as well as PEOPLE Tested recommendations.
—Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024
Joly’s lawyers have challenged the prosecutors’ assessment of the evidence and their recommendation of a life sentence, saying he should be sent to prison for no more than 17.5 years.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 June 2024
However, Nicholson acknowledges the recommendations will pose challenges for many children and parents.
—Carmel Wroth, NPR, 18 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for recommendation
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“Recommendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recommendation. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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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
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