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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Effective collaboration means challenging AI's recommendations and applying human expertise. — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Cal Flyn is the current Distinguished Writer-in-Residence at Wesleyan University and deputy editor of the literary recommendations site Five Books. — Big Think, 31 July 2026 Fauci’s frustration centered on DeSantis for not following federal government guidance and recommendations in curbing the surge of the virus. — David Smiley, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 After scouring recent and archival shopping coverage in The Times, and seeking recommendations from Styles reporters, editors and contributors, nearly 90 stores across the five boroughs emerged as contenders. — New York Times, 31 July 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 5 Aug. 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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