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

Ahead, Sharkey shares more advice for mastering boho style, along with her product recommendations that check flower crowns at the door. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 11 July 2026

Long before ambient documentation arrived, patients were already reconciling medication lists, catching referral failures, correcting demographic mistakes, and trying to make sense of conflicting recommendations from different specialists. — Demetri Giannikopoulos, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

For even more great recommendations, check out the replies to this post on Threads and this post on Bluesky. — David Pierce, The Verge, 11 July 2026

The company offers access to all four major investment-grade precious metals, IRA rollover assistance and personalized portfolio recommendations, along with a broad selection of educational resources for newer investors. — Javier Simon, USA Today, 11 July 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