recommendation
/ˌrɛkəmənˈdeɪʃən/
noun
plural
recommendations
recommendation
/ˌrɛkəmənˈdeɪʃən/
noun
plural
recommendations
Britannica Dictionary definition of RECOMMENDATION
1
[noncount]
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the act of saying that someone or something is good and deserves to be chosen
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My boss wrote me a glowing letter of recommendation.
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We picked this restaurant on his recommendation. [=because he recommended it]
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Employees are frequently hired on the recommendation of a friend in the company.
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2
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a suggestion about what should be done
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The report made very specific recommendations for policy reform.
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He rejected his doctor's recommendation [=advice] that he work less and exercise more.
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The committee's recommendation to hire a new director has been well received.
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3
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chiefly US
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a formal letter that explains why a person is appropriate or qualified for a particular job, school, etc.
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The application requires two written recommendations. [=references]
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