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

Adding insulation in the walls and attic according to current recommendations will help keep your home comfortable and lower your utility bills. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

Letterboxd, revival screenings, retro recommendations, and even columns like this one are all built on the act of passing a meaningful message from one person to another. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 July 2026

Wong and Marquess place a visit to Lowell at the very top of their recommendations list, with both calling out the clear, dark skies and bright stars that surround the observatory. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

While in line with recent guidance from the Department of Energy, the recommendation drew the ire of a number of Republicans. — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 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