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 brothers’ attorney Mark Geragos celebrated after the DA's recommendation was announced.
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Phil Helsel, NBC News, 25 Oct. 2024
At this afternoon’s presser, the lawyer representing a number of Menendez family members called today’s recommendation a long overdue.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
Dark Chocolate Vogue Beauty The biggest beauty stories, trends, and product recommendations.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
Tailored product recommendations enhance the shopping experience and increase conversion rates.
—Pratik Bhadra, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Phil Helsel, NBC News, 25 Oct. 2024
At this afternoon’s presser, the lawyer representing a number of Menendez family members called today’s recommendation a long overdue.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
Dark Chocolate Vogue Beauty The biggest beauty stories, trends, and product recommendations.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
Tailored product recommendations enhance the shopping experience and increase conversion rates.
—Pratik Bhadra, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for recommendation
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“Recommendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recommendation. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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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
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