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

Deutsche Bank's recommendation matches the consensus on Wall Street, where 40 out of 55 analysts rate CrowdStrike a buy or strong buy, with 13 holds, LSEG data shows. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

The use of disclaimer language does not override the chatbot's candidate lists functionally acting as recommendations, Chambers said. — Katie McQue, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026

Its artificial intelligence technology also provides personalized skincare recommendations based on your skin condition and goals. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

My recommendation to everyone is to attend a city government meeting (or view on YouTube) when the budgets are reviewed. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 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