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recommendation definition

rec·om·men·da·tion (-mən dā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. the act of recommending, or calling attention to, a person or thing as suited to some purpose
  2. anything that recommends or makes a favorable or pleasing impression; specif., a letter recommending a person or thing
  3. advice; counsel

Etymology: ME recomendacion < ML recommendatio

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recommendation Synonyms

recommendation

n.

  1. The act of recommending

    advocacy, guidance, order, advice, counsel, direction, suggestion, tip, proposal, instruction, judgment, sanction, commendation, endorsement, support, approbation, charge, injunction, esteem, eulogy, praise; see also advice, suggestion 1.

    Antonyms disapproval, opposition*, antagonism. *

  2. A document that vouches for character or ability

    certificate, testimonial, reference, character, character reference, letter of recommendation, letter in support, credentials; see also sense 1.


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recommendation Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • implement: Together they implement the recommendations in Part III of the Report.

Adjective modifier

  • Key: Key recommendations of the Independent Inquiry Report on Women's Imprisonment A rapid reduction in the use of imprisonment for women offenders.

Preposition: on

  • suitability: You will not receive advice or a recommendation on the suitability of Creditcare.

Noun used with modifier

  • dosage: Elderly Patients The dosage recommendations also apply to elderly patients.

Possessives

  • manufacturer: Pipe work shall be supported true to line by methods strictly in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

Preposition: in

  • paragraph: Recommendations in paragraphs 2-8 and 8.4: that legislation be progressed quickly and that practical adjustments be allowed in the meantime.

Preposition: of

  • establishment: No recommendation of any establishment is implied by inclusion on this website.

Preposition: for

  • improvement: Several recommendations for the improvement of development programs are suggested.
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recommendation quotes

It was a saying of an ancient philosopher, which I find some of our writers have ascribed to Queen Elizabeth, who perhapsmight havetakenoccasionto repeat it, that a good face is a letter of recommendation.

-Addison,Joseph

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