Recommendation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Recommendation is a noun meaning An act of recommending.
Meaning
An act of recommending.
More Meanings
- That which is recommended.
- A commendation or endorsement.
- A suggestion or proposal about the best course of action (with adpositions including "about" for the context and "to" for the course of action)
- (Internet, especially YouTube, usually plural) Content which is automatically recommended to a user by the suggestion algorithm of a website or app.
Example Sentences
We followed the recommendation to order sushi.
Your next employer may require a recommendation.
He made a recommendation about what food to order.
The US Centers and Disease Control and Prevention is considering recommending annual Covid-19 shots to those who are older or who have compromised immune function, rather than the current blanket recommendation for everyone 6 months of age and older.
Word Forms
- recommendations
Synonyms for recommendation
Depending on context, synonyms include recommended, suggested, suggestion, testimonial.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include testimonial, advise, advice, recommend, endorsement, propose.
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