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

Loone, the retired detective, would like a coroner to call a second inquest, given Mercury’s identity was not known during the 2011 proceedings, and make a new recommendation that the case go to trial. —Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026

That often means long medication lists, frequent tests and recommendations that don’t always fit together. —Jerry Gurwitz, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026

To determine the best hybrid fruit tree to plant in your area, find your USDA plant hardiness zone or contact a local nursery for recommendations. —Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026

The board is an advisory panel that reviews design plans and makes recommendations on the projects to the Cornelius Planning Board. —Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 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