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Definition of recommendation
1a : the act of recommendingb : something (such as a procedure) recommended
2 : something that recommends or expresses commendation
From the M-W Editors
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 of recommendation from the Web
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Improving or updating department data-tracking systems is a common recommendation from city audits, Luna said.
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The recommendation to burn waste also seems out of step with other government policies, critics note.
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In Texas, a bipartisan commission called the Federal Judicial Evaluation Committee takes a first pass at applicants interested in such spots and then makes recommendations to the senators.
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House Republicans plan to roll out a budget proposal that would increase military spending even more than President Trump's recommendations.
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The committee largely looked into recommendations made in 2014 by Magnet Schools of America.
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Commissioners hear requests for liquor licenses and send recommendations on liquor policy and procedure changes to the city council.
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With class-action status now approved, the plaintiffs’ lawyers are trying to determine whether the state corrections department has heeded any of the recommendations from the expert report.
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Some residents at the Wednesday city council meeting suggested council members did not show enough enthusiasm for the recommendations.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'recommendation'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of recommendation
15th century
RECOMMENDATION Defined for English Language Learners
recommendation
playDefinition of recommendation for English Language Learners
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: the act of saying that someone or something is good and deserves to be chosen
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: a suggestion about what should be done
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: a formal letter that explains why a person is appropriate or qualified for a particular job, school, etc.
RECOMMENDATION Defined for Kids
recommendation
playDefinition of recommendation for Students
1 : the act of presenting or supporting as worthy or fit I picked this book on your recommendation.
2 : a thing or course of action suggested as suitable or appropriate The doctor's recommendation was to rest.
3 : something (as a letter) that explains why a person is appropriate or qualified
Learn More about recommendation
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See words that rhyme with recommendation Spanish Central: Translation of recommendation Nglish: Translation of recommendation for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of recommendation for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about recommendation
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