rec·om·men·da·tion 
/ˌrɛkəmənˈdeɪʃən/ noun
plural rec·om·men·da·tions /ˌrɛkəmənˈdeɪʃən/ noun 1 [noncount] : the act of saying that someone or something is good and deserves to be chosen
▪ My boss wrote me a glowing letter of recommendation. ▪ We picked this restaurant on his recommendation. [=because he recommended it] ▪ Employees are frequently hired on the recommendation of a friend in the company. 2 [count] : a suggestion about what should be done
▪ The report made very specific recommendations for policy reform. ▪ He rejected his doctor's recommendation [=advice] that he work less and exercise more. ▪ The committee's recommendation to hire a new director has been well received. 3 [count] chiefly US : a formal letter that explains why a person is appropriate or qualified for a particular job, school, etc.
▪ The application requires two written recommendations. [=references]
▪ My boss wrote me a glowing letter of recommendation. ▪ We picked this restaurant on his recommendation. [=because he recommended it] ▪ Employees are frequently hired on the recommendation of a friend in the company.
▪ The report made very specific recommendations for policy reform. ▪ He rejected his doctor's recommendation [=advice] that he work less and exercise more. ▪ The committee's recommendation to hire a new director has been well received.
▪ The application requires two written recommendations. [=references]
