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

Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. —Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025

Vogue TopicsCharli XCXKirsten Dunst Vogue Beauty The biggest beauty stories, trends, and product recommendations. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2025

Finzi, co-director of Doc Society, asked Falley to offer a recommendation of one of Gibson’s books for those interested in exploring the late poet’s works. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025

No football reason for that recommendation. —Sam Settleman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025

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