recommendation

noun

rec·​om·​men·​da·​tion ˌre-kə-mən-ˈdā-shən How to pronounce recommendation (audio)
-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.
Recent Examples on the Web The recommendations, according to Trian, are aimed at turning around Disney‘s total shareholder returns, which have trailed most of its peers (except Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global), according to the white paper. Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Mar. 2024 So what happens after the curriculum recommendations are settled? Lots. Alan J. Borsuk, Journal Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2024 At the jury's recommendation, the brothers were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Natalie Morales, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2024 The trustees also approved Whitten’s recommendation that the university maintain ongoing support for the Kinsey Institute to the full extent allowable by state statute. Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024 If you’ve been exposed to somebody but don’t have symptoms, the current recommendation is to wait four to five days before taking a rapid test. Anuradha Rao, The Conversation, 1 Mar. 2024 And by the way, companies can never buy our recommendation: Their products must earn it, fair and square. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024 But despite the apology, police have not yet formally accepted any of the 15 recommendations Sackar made at the closure of the inquiry in December. Angus Watson, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024 Subscribe to Pitchfork’s New Music Friday newsletter to get our recommendations in your inbox every week. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 Mar. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Recommendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recommendation. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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