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.
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Sign up for The Week's Food & Drink newsletter for recipes, reviews and recommendations.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Recommendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recommendation. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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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
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