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recommendation

n. C / U
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˌɹɛkəmənˈdeɪʃən// UK //ɹˌɛkəmɛndˈeɪʃən// rec·om·men·da·tion General-service

n. a suggestion that something or someone is good and should be chosen. You give this when you want to help someone make a good decision based on your experience.

n. a suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action, or a statement praising a person or thing as suitable for a specific purpose.


SIMPLE

I followed your recommendation and bought the cheaper phone.

CONTEXTUAL

The committee will make a formal recommendation to the board regarding the new hiring policy next week.

COMPLEX

Despite the consultant's strong recommendation to diversify the portfolio, the investors remained hesitant to move away from traditional real estate assets.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English recommendacioun, from Anglo-Norman recomendacion, from Medieval Latin recommendatio.

Usage

Often used with the verbs 'make', 'give', or 'follow'. When followed by a clause, it frequently triggers the subjunctive mood in formal contexts (e.g., 'a recommendation that he be promoted').

Pitfall

a recommendation about a booka recommendation for a bookWhile 'about' is sometimes used, 'for' is the standard preposition when suggesting a specific item or person.

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