recommendation

noun

rec·​om·​men·​da·​tion ˌre-kə-mən-ˈdā-shən How to pronounce recommendation (audio)
-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.
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Each person's carb needs vary, but the general recommendation is that carbs make up about 45-65% of your daily calorie intake. Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Oct. 2025 In prosecution's bail recommendation documents obtained by TMZ, prosecutors allege the couple — who share children Karter, 11, Kruz, 9, and Kamrynn, 5 — claimed a $450,000 personal property loss through an insurance company. Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025 Keep scrolling to check out some of our most comfortable recommendations from brands like Rothy’s, Birkenstock, and Ugg. Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025 The first of four bills filed by the Metro Planning Department with the intention of executing on recommendations in the department’s housing and infrastructure study returned to a council agenda for the first time in a month, only to once again be deferred until November. Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for recommendation

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of recommendation was in the 15th century

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“Recommendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recommendation. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

recommendation

noun
rec·​om·​men·​da·​tion ˌrek-ə-mən-ˈdā-shən How to pronounce recommendation (audio)
-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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