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Definition of recommendation

recommendation

/ˌrɛk.ə.mənˈdeɪ.ʃən/
rec · om · men · da · tion
Plural:recommendations
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Adjective:recommendatory
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recommendation Lexical Profile

recommendation Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A suggestion or proposal regarding the best course of action, especially one put forward by an authoritative body or expert.

Example

"The committee issued a formal recommendation to upgrade the hospital's emergency power grid."

2

A statement or letter praising someone's qualifications, character, or suitability for a job, academic program, or role.

Example

"Her former professor wrote a glowing recommendation for her graduate school application."

3

A quality or feature that makes someone or something appealing, advantageous, or worthy of being chosen.

Example

"The apartment's proximity to public transit was its strongest recommendation."

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• Rhymes for recommendation

• Nearby Words

recommend
recommendable
recommendably
recommendation
recommender
recommit
recommitment

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'recomendacion' and Medieval Latin 'recommendationem', ultimately derived from the Latin verb 'recommendare', formed from 're-' (again) and 'commendare' (to entrust to one's care or praise).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Recommendation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/recommendation
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