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
Here are some recommendations on where to eat and drink near Dodger Stadium before or after a game.
—
Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2024
Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm:
• To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2024
And Zuckerberg seemingly took the recommendations to heart.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
Recommended Why Trump criminal trial is about more than hush money
One recommendation is that the department keep all back-up vehicles ready to go.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Rebecca Boone, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2024
The bill bars ByteDance from controlling TikTok’s algorithm, and a potential sale is likely to face opposition from China, which has been clamping down on exports of recommendation algorithms by Chinese tech companies.
—Mary Clare Jalonick and Haleluya Hadero, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
The committee uses a rubric to decide whether the material breaks any policies or laws, and then submits a recommendation to the superintendent.
—Jimena Tavel, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024
And if your plant is sick, the app can also diagnose the disease and provide treatment recommendations—all by photo.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024
The committee makes advisory recommendations to staff regarding the accessibility of city services.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2024
Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2024
Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm:
• To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2024
And Zuckerberg seemingly took the recommendations to heart.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
Recommended Why Trump criminal trial is about more than hush money
One recommendation is that the department keep all back-up vehicles ready to go.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Rebecca Boone, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2024
The bill bars ByteDance from controlling TikTok’s algorithm, and a potential sale is likely to face opposition from China, which has been clamping down on exports of recommendation algorithms by Chinese tech companies.
—Mary Clare Jalonick and Haleluya Hadero, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
The committee uses a rubric to decide whether the material breaks any policies or laws, and then submits a recommendation to the superintendent.
—Jimena Tavel, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024
And if your plant is sick, the app can also diagnose the disease and provide treatment recommendations—all by photo.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024
The committee makes advisory recommendations to staff regarding the accessibility of city services.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2024
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“Recommendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recommendation. Accessed 24 Apr. 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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