Recommendation
/ˌrɛkəmenˈdeɪʃən/
Definitions
2 meaningsA formal suggestion or proposal that something is good or appropriate for consideration; a piece of advice.
/ˌrɛkəmenˈdeɪʃən/
A suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action.
The committee made several recommendations to improve the school's performance.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're choosing a movie to watch with friends. If you're giving a recommendation, you're suggesting a movie you think everyone will enjoy! Maybe you watched it yourself and it's a movie worth watching.
👶 For kids: A recommendation is when you tell someone you think something is good and they should try it! Like telling your friend to read a cool book.
More Examples
Based on his excellent work, he received a strong recommendation for the promotion.
Can I get a recommendation for a good local plumber?
How It's Used
"The consultant's recommendation was to restructure the company."
"The hiring manager asked for letters of recommendation."
"I'd like to make a recommendation about which restaurant we should go to."
A statement of commendation or approval, often written to support someone's application for a job, school, or award.
/ˌrɛkəmenˈdeɪʃən/
A statement of praise or support.
She received a glowing recommendation from her former employer.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're applying for a job and someone is helping you out by writing you a note saying how awesome you are. That note is a recommendation – it's a thumbs up!
👶 For kids: A recommendation is when someone writes a nice note to say you are really good at something. Like when your teacher says you are good at reading!
More Examples
The university required a letter of recommendation from a professor.
His recommendation was instrumental in securing the grant.
How It's Used
"The teacher wrote a strong recommendation for the student's college application."
"Applicants needed three letters of recommendation to apply for the job."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
without recommendation
Without any formal endorsement or suggestion.
"The product was sold without recommendation, as the company was unable to provide any testimonials."
strong recommendation
A recommendation that is very enthusiastic and leaves no doubt as to the positive sentiment of the recommender.
"The professor gave her a strong recommendation for the graduate program."
From Middle English recommendacioun, from Old French recomendacion, from Latin recommendatio (“a commending, recommendation”), from recommendare (“to recommend”).
The word "recommendation" has been used in English since the 15th century, initially referring to the act of recommending and later to the thing recommended.
Memory tip
Imagine a friend RECOmmending a favorite dish: It's a positive SUGGESTION to try it!
Word Origin
"to entrust, recommend"