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

To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Mar. 2026

Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. —Bryan West, USA Today, 13 Mar. 2026

According to the agency, investigators also reviewed a social media exchange between Gonzalez and another midwife about a complicated clinical situation that would normally prompt a recommendation to transfer a patient to higher-level medical care. —Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026

The governor is then directed to make recommendations for policy change relating to Cuba for the Legislature to consider in the following session. —Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 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