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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The committee makes advisory recommendations to staff regarding the accessibility of city services.
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Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2024
And here’s today’s e-newspaper Start your day right Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Combined with the sheer amount of book recommendations that include Mass’ 16 book catalog, this interest has all worked in tandem to boost the author to 38 million sales worldwide.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2024
Assistance to the coroner’s office will include policy recommendations and training on locating next-of-kin, the department said.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
The best New York City hotels featured on this list were selected based on personal experience, expert recommendations, and T+L favorites, including a slew of World’s Best Award-winning properties.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024
The recommendations were outlined in a health alert network advisory, or HAN in CDC parlance.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 5 Apr. 2024
After the trip, many of the women sent the Homeward Bound organizers a list of recommendations, which included developing a code of ethics and closing the bar by midnight.
—David Kushner, WIRED, 4 Apr. 2024
This combination of affordability and quality contributes to positive reviews and recommendations from patients who have undergone hair transplant procedures in the country.
—Chris Gallagher, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2024
And here’s today’s e-newspaper Start your day right Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Combined with the sheer amount of book recommendations that include Mass’ 16 book catalog, this interest has all worked in tandem to boost the author to 38 million sales worldwide.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2024
Assistance to the coroner’s office will include policy recommendations and training on locating next-of-kin, the department said.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
The best New York City hotels featured on this list were selected based on personal experience, expert recommendations, and T+L favorites, including a slew of World’s Best Award-winning properties.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024
The recommendations were outlined in a health alert network advisory, or HAN in CDC parlance.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 5 Apr. 2024
After the trip, many of the women sent the Homeward Bound organizers a list of recommendations, which included developing a code of ethics and closing the bar by midnight.
—David Kushner, WIRED, 4 Apr. 2024
This combination of affordability and quality contributes to positive reviews and recommendations from patients who have undergone hair transplant procedures in the country.
—Chris Gallagher, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Recommendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recommendation. Accessed 18 Apr. 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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