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

At the recommendation of assistant director of player personnel Jason Stein, the Mets signed Yan to a two-year minor-league deal, an unusual contract for a healthy pitcher. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

And then there was a concern of fraud — particularly that these immigrants, even unknowingly, had paid for letters of recommendation. — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026

The proposal to increase single-family density was supported in a 9–2 recommendation vote by the Planning Commission, setting up Tuesday’s decision. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026

The commission held a few hearings, then shut down without issuing a report or recommendations. — David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 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