English · Work & Business
recommendation
/ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/
[/ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/]
suggestion of approval
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A suggestion that something or someone is good and should be chosen or used.
Example
On her teacher's recommendation, he applied for the scholarship and was accepted.
On her teacher's recommendation, he applied for the scholarship and was accepted.
Etymology
From medieval Latin 'recommendatio', from 'recommendare' (to commend, entrust).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in hiring, reviews, and everyday advice.