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

Me loyalty program uses the technology to give personalized product recommendations upfront. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Milaidhoo is taking strides to preserve its environment, following recommendations that were set out in an environmental assessment report that was created before the resort was built. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Kim Go-eun and Lee Young-ae, who had shared handwritten recommendations, and critic Lee Dong-jin, who had reviewed the film on video, were also targeted. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

The group is tasked with offering recommendations on the federal government's responsibilities regarding the new technology. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 5 Oct. 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