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

Learn more and get additional recommendations in our Gaming Headset Buying Guide. —Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024

For more shopping recommendations, head to the Allure Amazon Storefront to find our editors' current lineup of beauty essentials. —Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024

Right Now Get more great deal alerts and product recommendations delivered right to your inbox (for free!). —Sara Coughlin, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024

The company has been targeting AI to bolster its sales by offering personalized recommendations. —Trefis Team, Forbes, 29 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