Recommendation: meaning, definitions and examples

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recommendation

 

[ ˌrɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən ]

Context #1 | Noun

job search

A suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action, especially one put forward by an authoritative body or person.

Synonyms

advice, guidance, suggestion

Examples of usage

  • Can you give me a recommendation for a good restaurant in town?
  • I need a recommendation for a new book to read.
  • She asked her teacher for a recommendation letter for college.
Context #2 | Noun

academic

A letter or statement written by someone who knows you well, especially a teacher, employer, or doctor, to describe your character, qualifications, or abilities and provide a positive reference.

Synonyms

endorsement, reference, testimonial

Examples of usage

  • He asked his former boss to write him a recommendation for the job.
  • She submitted three recommendations along with her college application.
  • The professor's recommendation played a key role in securing her admission to the program.
Context #3 | Noun

product/service

An official statement from a previous customer or client affirming the performance, quality, and/or value of a product or service.

Synonyms

endorsement, review, testimonial

Examples of usage

  • The positive recommendations on the website influenced my decision to purchase the product.
  • She received glowing recommendations for her exceptional customer service.

Translations

Translations of the word "recommendation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recomendação

🇮🇳 सिफारिश

🇩🇪 Empfehlung

🇮🇩 rekomendasi

🇺🇦 рекомендація

🇵🇱 rekomendacja

🇯🇵 推薦 (すいせん)

🇫🇷 recommandation

🇪🇸 recomendación

🇹🇷 tavsiye

🇰🇷 추천 (chucheon)

🇸🇦 توصية

🇨🇿 doporučení

🇸🇰 odporúčanie

🇨🇳 推荐 (tuījiàn)

🇸🇮 priporočilo

🇮🇸 tillmæli

🇰🇿 ұсыныс

🇬🇪 რეკომენდაცია

🇦🇿 tövsiyə

🇲🇽 recomendación

Etymology

The word 'recommendation' originated from the Latin word 'recommendare,' which means 'to entrust to someone's care.' Over time, the term evolved to signify a suggestion or proposal for the best course of action. In modern usage, recommendations play a crucial role in various aspects of life, from job searches to academic pursuits and consumer decisions.

See also: recommend, recommendations, recommended.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,120, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.