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

This site is not a recommendation nor an offer to sell (or solicitation of an offer to buy) securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction. —Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025

Also, consider our recommendations at the end of this article, like Hamilton Beach The Scoop Single-Serve Coffee Maker, which is our top pick for its superb quality and sleek stainless steel design. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025

Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025

Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. —Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 14 Aug. 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