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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The Transportation Department quickly agreed to the NTSB's recommendations.
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Vinod Sivagnanam, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Yes, but: The NTSB is not a regulator and can only make recommendations.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
The Transportation Department quickly agreed to the NTSB's recommendations.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2025
How to earn a good credit score Editorial Note: Opinions, analyses, reviews or recommendations expressed in this article are those of the Select editorial staff’s alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any third party.
—Dan Avery, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for recommendation
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“Recommendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recommendation. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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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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