plural recommendations
1
: the act of saying that someone or something is good and deserves to be chosen
My boss wrote me a glowing letter of recommendation.
We picked this restaurant on his recommendation. [=because he recommended it]
Employees are frequently hired on the recommendation of a friend in the company.
2
: a suggestion about what should be done
The report made very specific recommendations for policy reform.
He rejected his doctor's recommendation [=advice] that he work less and exercise more.
The committee's recommendation to hire a new director has been well received.
3
chiefly US
: a formal letter that explains why a person is appropriate or qualified for a particular job, school, etc.
The application requires two written recommendations. [=references]
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“Recommendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/recommendation. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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