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REC

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹɛk// rec Informal

n. Stands for recommendation. You use this when talking about a suggestion from someone you trust, like a friend or a colleague.

n. Abbreviation for recommendation, typically referring to a suggestion or endorsement from a trusted source.


SIMPLE

I need a rec for a good plumber.

CONTEXTUAL

She asked her boss for a rec before applying to the new job.

COMPLEX

The film's success relied less on marketing and more on the steady stream of positive recs from early viewers.

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