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

Staff offered thoughtful menu recommendations. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026

The exemptions are granted in perpetuity by the Michigan State Tax Commission, a three-person board appointed by the governor, after an environmental review and recommendation from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE). —CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026

Her report made numerous recommendations related to the planning of events at Wembley and security at the stadium, but also suggested that the legal framework to deal with tailgating should be significantly tightened. —Matt Slater, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026

Subscribe to Pitchfork’s New Music Friday newsletter to get our recommendations in your inbox every week. —Walden Green, Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 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