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

Not to mention, the staff is on it, with recommendations and timeliness that makes for a warm yet upscale atmosphere. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

Friday's executive order also directs Burgum to prepare legislative recommendations to delist gray wolves and Mexican wolves. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

The recommendation also asks the board regulate agents for student-athletes, including by requiring a filing fee to register and be verified. — Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

Those recommendations are detailed in a plan called LRSD Forward, which district officials shared following a news conference Friday afternoon. — Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing recommendation

• on someone's recommendation

Rhymes for recommendation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

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