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

The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. —Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 10 May 2025

The judge disagreed with the prosecutor’s recommendation of a sentence between 8 years and 1 month in prison to 10 years and 1 month. —Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025

The recommendation provides for a standard 13-week schedule, which opens on the final Thursday in August each year. —Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 9 May 2025

It’s estimated that about 1 in 4 adults are not up to date on cervical cancer screening recommendations, according to data from 2021. —Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 9 May 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