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

For more shopping recommendations, head to our Black Friday hub to find our editors' current lineup of beauty essentials. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 29 Nov. 2025

Mamdani also announced over 400 appointments to 17 transition committees that will provide personnel and policy recommendations. —Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 29 Nov. 2025

Your best option is to search online, ask friends for a recommendation, or join a support group, such as through the National Menopause Foundation. —Simone Sauter, Parents, 29 Nov. 2025

The Little Diner Another recommendation from Chapin, The Little Diner is a Vail staple. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025

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