Recommendations: meaning, definitions and examples

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recommendations

 

[ ˌrɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃənz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

work

Advice or suggestions about what is the best thing to do in a particular situation.

Synonyms

advice, guidance, suggestions

Examples of usage

  • He ignored our recommendations and later regretted it.
  • The doctor's recommendations for a healthy lifestyle were simple and effective.
  • I always trust my friend's recommendations when it comes to movies.
Context #2 | Noun

product

Statements or writings in which something is recommended, typically based on personal experience or expertise.

Synonyms

approval, endorsement, testimonial

Examples of usage

  • The company's recommendations for their new skincare line were highly positive.
  • I bought this book based on your recommendations and I loved it!
  • Her recommendations for the best restaurants in town never disappoint.
Context #3 | Noun

academic

A letter written by a professor or academic advisor recommending a student for a job, scholarship, or program.

Synonyms

reference, testimonial

Examples of usage

  • She asked her professor for a recommendation for graduate school.
  • The recommendation from the department head greatly helped his job application.
  • His recommendations from previous employers were impressive.

Translations

Translations of the word "recommendations" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recomendações

🇮🇳 सिफारिशें

🇩🇪 Empfehlungen

🇮🇩 rekomendasi

🇺🇦 рекомендації

🇵🇱 rekomendacje

🇯🇵 勧告

🇫🇷 recommandations

🇪🇸 recomendaciones

🇹🇷 öneriler

🇰🇷 추천

🇸🇦 توصيات

🇨🇿 doporučení

🇸🇰 odporúčania

🇨🇳 建议

🇸🇮 priporočila

🇮🇸 ráðleggingar

🇰🇿 ұсыныстар

🇬🇪 რეკომენდაციები

🇦🇿 tövsiyələr

🇲🇽 recomendaciones

Etymology

The word 'recommendations' originated from the Latin word 'recommendare' which means 'to commit to the care of another'. It first appeared in the English language in the 15th century. Recommendations have always played a crucial role in decision-making processes, whether in personal matters or professional settings. They provide valuable insights and guidance based on experience, expertise, or authority.

See also: recommend, recommendation, recommended.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,240, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.