Meaning & Definition of Recommendation in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A formal suggestion or endorsement regarding a choice or decision.

  Example Sentence: The committee made a recommendation to hire more staff.

• Definition: A written reference or letter that supports someone’s qualifications.

  Example Sentence: I received a recommendation from my previous employer.

• Definition: The act of recommending something as a good choice.

  Example Sentence: Her recommendation of the book piqued my interest.

• Definition: Advice given to someone to help improve their situation.

  Example Sentence: The doctor gave me a recommendation for a healthier diet.

• Definition: A statement of someone's good character or qualifications.

  Example Sentence: He provided a glowing recommendation for her performance.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English: from Old French 'recommandacion', or from Latin 'recommendationem', from 'recommendare' meaning 'to commend, recommend'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• to make a recommendation: to suggest a course of action.
• take someone's recommendation: to accept and act upon someone’s suggestion.
• highly recommend: to endorse something very strongly.

Translations

• Spanish: recomendación

• French: recommandation

• German: Empfehlung

• Russian: рекомендация

Related Words

• recommend: to suggest or endorse something as a good choice.

• commendation: an expression of approval or admiration.

• recommendatory: serving to recommend.

Slang Meanings of recommendation

• Meaning: Rec for short.

  Example Sentence: What's your rec for a good movie?

• Meaning: Rec it!

  Example Sentence: If you love that band, rec it to your friends!