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

Defense says au pair ‘made it up’ Peres Magalhães was arrested for Ryan’s murder in October 2023, and a year later agreed to cooperate with prosecutors against Banfield in exchange for a recommendation that she be sentenced to time served. —Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026

While the amount of vitamin D that a person needs varies based on factors like skin color and sun exposure, general recommendations from the IOM state that individuals ages 1 to 70 should take a supplement containing 600 IU of vitamin D daily. —Mark Stibich, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2026

The Planning Board is an advisory panel that makes recommendations to the Town Board, which has final say. —Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026

The judge disagreed, noting that the group provided policy advice and recommendations to the Department of Energy. —Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 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