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

One of my non-negotiable recommendations is Tonnara di Scopello, another historic tuna fishery turned into a tiny museum and protected cove. — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

To make an informed decision, the UC Academic Senate announced a formal review process of its policies and sped it up such that a recommendation is expected by June next year. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026

His recommendation is that a particular minority should climb out of the default. — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

That recommendation puts the average 70°F thermostat setting into perspective. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 22 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