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

While these are just a few recommendations, the key when layering fragrances, is to start with a light spritz of the base fragrance (in this case, Goldie Eau de Parfum) and then add a few spritzes of the complementary fragrance. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 8 June 2024

My husband, who has struggled with his weight for decades, has decided under the recommendation of his doctor to begin taking Zepbound, an injectable specifically for weight loss. —Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 7 June 2024

Follow their recommendations or the label instructions. —Beth Thomas, Verywell Health, 7 June 2024

California has a budget deficit of close to $50 billion, and some put the price tag of the panel’s reparations recommendations at $800 billion. —Larry Elder, Orange County Register, 6 June 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