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

The measure was discussed during the Atlanta City Council's Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee meeting on June 22 and is one of several recommendations stemming from the Edgewood Corridor Public Safety Task Force. — Monique John, CBS News, 28 June 2026

Although the Florida Bar continues to make recommendations, the governor exerts significant influence over those recommendations. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026

Our editors independently choose our recommendations. — Michael Kurko, USA Today, 28 June 2026

If Perplexed’s mom is in a health care system, a social worker may be able to make some recommendations of a few facilities that could potentially help. — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 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