as in advice
something (such as a course of action) suggested as proper or favorable
By following their accountant's recommendations, the couple was able to save a tidy sum for retirement.
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Recent Examples of recommendation
There are no official recommendations on the best time to take probiotics, but some evidence suggests that factors like strain type and delivery method may influence their effectiveness.
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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 10 Mar. 2025
The report concludes by reiterating the agency’s recommendation that people who are eligible should get a flu shot every year.
—Alice Park, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
Instead of vague recommendations, the contract should explicitly state:
Dosage expectations: The specific number of lessons completed, stories read, or problems solved, rather than just minutes logged.
—Raymond Pierce, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Typically, the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee meets after the WHO meeting to finalize recommendations.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 10 Mar. 2025
The report concludes by reiterating the agency’s recommendation that people who are eligible should get a flu shot every year.
—Alice Park, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
Instead of vague recommendations, the contract should explicitly state:
Dosage expectations: The specific number of lessons completed, stories read, or problems solved, rather than just minutes logged.
—Raymond Pierce, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Typically, the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee meets after the WHO meeting to finalize recommendations.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for recommendation
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“Recommendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommendation. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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