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recommendation Definition

rec·om·men·da·tion (-mən dā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. the act of recommending, or calling attention to, a person or thing as suited to some purpose
  2. anything that recommends or makes a favorable or pleasing impression; specif., a letter recommending a person or thing
  3. advice; counsel

Etymology: ME recomendacion < ML recommendatio

recommendation Synonyms

recommendation

n.

  1. The act of recommending

    advocacy, guidance, order, advice, counsel, direction, suggestion, tip, proposal, instruction, judgment, sanction, commendation, endorsement, support, approbation, charge, injunction, esteem, eulogy, praise; see also advice, suggestion 1.

    Antonyms disapproval, opposition*, antagonism. *

  2. A document that vouches for character or ability

    certificate, testimonial, reference, character, character reference, letter of recommendation, letter in support, credentials; see also sense 1.

recommendation Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • implement: Together they implement the recommendations in Part III of the Report.
  • make: The Planning Service did not make any recommendations about the location of a new hospital.
  • accept: Once it has accepted the recommendations contained in the Report, the Bill is there.
  • approve: The Committee shall submit any approved recommendations to the Head of School.
  • contain: The report also contains six recommendations: Congress should ensure adequate levels of funding for basic research in plant genomics.
  • revise: Revised recommendations for limits for copper content of foods.

Adjective modifier

  • Key: Key recommendations of the Independent Inquiry Report on Women's Imprisonment A rapid reduction in the use of imprisonment for women offenders.
  • dietary: To move the balance of the national diet toward recognized dietary recommendations.
  • specific: We provide further specific security recommendations on the following section.
  • key: The project aimed to build on the key recommendations in the report Research into Audiences for Contemporary Dance in the North West.
  • final: Final route recommendations will be available at relevant Council offices in due course.
  • detailed: This group will of course publish the detailed recommendations, and will consult widely within the University as it goes about its duties.

Preposition: on

suitability: You will not receive advice or a recommendation on the suitability of Creditcare.

Noun used with modifier

  • dosage: Elderly Patients The dosage recommendations also apply to elderly patients.
  • potash: The cost of normal potash recommendations as shown in the table is modest and is covered by only a very small yield difference.

Possessives

manufacturer: Pipe work shall be supported true to line by methods strictly in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

Preposition: in

paragraph: Recommendations in paragraphs 2-8 and 8.4: that legislation be progressed quickly and that practical adjustments be allowed in the meantime.

Preposition: of

establishment: No recommendation of any establishment is implied by inclusion on this website.

Preposition: for

  • improvement: Several recommendations for the improvement of development programs are suggested.
  • action: The report sets out progress so far and gives recommendations for action for NHS Trusts.