recommendation

noun

rec·​om·​men·​da·​tion ˌre-kə-mən-ˈdā-shən How to pronounce recommendation (audio)
-ˌmen-
Synonyms of recommendationnext
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.
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Tracking recommendations from top Wall Street analysts can help investors pick attractive stocks, as these experts assess a company's ability to pay dividends consistently. — Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026 While not an absolute hard rule, there is a prominent community recommendation to avoid flashing one custom firmware directly over another. — ArsTechnica, 26 Oct. 2026 If a decision gets challenged months down the line, the organization should be able to trace the decision-making process from the data to the system recommendations, human intervention and decision. — Ramachander Rao Thallada, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Her family helped pass the bill that set up the nation’s first state blood clot and pulmonary embolism work group, which put forward the recommendations that later turned into law. — Ali Ataya, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recommendation

Word History

First Known Use

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

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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 27 Oct. 2026.

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recommendation

noun
rec·​om·​men·​da·​tion ˌrek-ə-mən-ˈdā-shən How to pronounce recommendation (audio)
-ˌmen-
1
: the act of recommending
2
: a thing or course of action recommended
3
: something that recommends
a written recommendation

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