recommendation

noun

rec·om·men·da·tion ˌre-kə-mən-ˈdā-shən

-ˌmen-

Synonyms of recommendation next

: the act of recommending

: something (such as a procedure) recommended

: something that recommends or expresses commendation

Example Sentences

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 Unlike most other states, Oklahoma has no list of qualifying medical conditions, allows patients to get a recommendation from a doctor online, and gives licenses that are valid for two years. —

Sean Murphy, Fortune, 4 Mar. 2023 The next month, the county’s Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to follow that recommendation. —

Michael Corkery, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2023 The overdue recognition for the 83-year-old Virginia resident comes after his recommendation for the medal was lost, resubmitted — and then lost again. —

Darlene Superville, ajc, 3 Mar. 2023 For a waffle maker that makes more than one at a time, consider the Crux Double Rotating Waffle Maker which is our recommendation for large groups. —

Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2023 Hyden said lawmakers should also retroactively apply the state’s 2017 ban on judicial override, which was a practice that allowed judges to impose the death penalty on a person despite a jury’s recommendation for life in prison. —

Ivana Hrynkiw | Ihrynkiw@al.com, al, 25 Feb. 2023 The Ponto Performance Pant is our top recommendation for its utility and comfort. —

Men's Health, 22 Feb. 2023 Ask your friends and family members for a recommendation if possible. —

Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2023 The committee's recommendation for approval will head to the full council, which next meets on Feb. 28. —

Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler

The first known use of recommendation was in the 15th century

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“Recommendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recommendation. Accessed 24 Mar. 2023.

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