Recommender: meaning, definitions and examples

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recommender

 

[ ˌrɛkəˈmɛndər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

system suggestion

A recommender is a system or tool that suggests items, content, or services to users based on their preferences and behavior. This is commonly used in various sectors, especially in online platforms for e-commerce and media streaming. The main goal of a recommender is to improve user experience and drive engagement by providing tailored options.

Synonyms

advisory system, recommendation engine, suggestion system.

Examples of usage

  • The recommender suggested movies I would enjoy.
  • We implemented a new recommender system for product listings.
  • The recommender analyzed my listening history to suggest new music.
  • This app's recommender helps users find local restaurants.

Translations

Translations of the word "recommender" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recomendador

🇮🇳 सिफारिश करने वाला

🇩🇪 Empfehlungssystem

🇮🇩 pemberi rekomendasi

🇺🇦 рекомендатор

🇵🇱 rekomendator

🇯🇵 レコメンダー

🇫🇷 recommendeur

🇪🇸 recomendador

🇹🇷 önerici

🇰🇷 추천자

🇸🇦 موصي

🇨🇿 doporučovatel

🇸🇰 odporúčateľ

🇨🇳 推荐者

🇸🇮 priporočevalec

🇮🇸 mæltari

🇰🇿 ұсыныс беруші

🇬🇪 რეკომენდატორი

🇦🇿 tövsiyə verən

🇲🇽 recomendador

Etymology

The term 'recommender' originates from the verb 'recommend', which comes from the Latin 'recomandare', meaning 'to commit to one's care'. The word evolved in English during the late 14th century, where it referred to the act of presenting someone as worthy of notice or support. In modern usage, particularly with the rise of technology and data analysis, 'recommender' has become associated with algorithms and systems that analyze user preferences to make personalized suggestions. This development took place as e-commerce and digital content platforms grew, creating a need for more effective ways to serve users relevant content. Over the years, as machine learning and AI technologies advanced, the scope and sophistication of recommenders expanded, leading to their prevalence in everyday digital interactions.