recommendation
- 01 B1 Intermediate
a suggestion about the best thing to do or choose.
a proposal or suggestion regarding the best course of action or choice.
Simple“The doctor gave me a recommendation to eat less sugar and exercise more.”
In context“The committee's primary recommendation was to increase the budget for research and development over the next three fiscal years.”
UsageOften followed by the preposition 'for' or a 'that' clause.
Synonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
a statement saying that someone or something is good and should be chosen.
an endorsement or commendation of a person, product, or service based on its quality.
Simple“I bought this book because of my friend's strong recommendation.”
In context“The restaurant's success is largely due to word-of-mouth recommendations from satisfied local customers.”
UsageCommonly used in the phrase 'on someone's recommendation'.
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
a formal letter that describes your qualities and skills to a new employer or school.
a formal document or letter of reference attesting to a person's character or qualifications.
Simple“My professor wrote a great letter of recommendation for my university application.”
In context“Candidates are required to submit three letters of recommendation from previous employers to be considered for the senior position.”
UsageUsually appears in the fixed phrase 'letter of recommendation'.
Synonyms
Usage make recommendation · offer recommendation · provide recommendation
From Middle English recommendacioun, from Anglo-Norman recomendacion, from Medieval Latin recommendatio.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.