Definition Synonyms
Definition of recommendation - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
suggestionact of suggesting something as good or suitable
- Her recommendation was to try the new restaurant.
2.
guidanceadvice on the best course of action
- The committee's recommendation was to postpone the meeting.
3.
employmentRare letter presenting someone as suitable for a jobRare
- She submitted a recommendation with her job application.
Expressions with recommendation
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written endorsement of someone's character and abilities
She submitted a letter of recommendation with her university application..
because another person suggested or advised it
She tried the restaurant on his recommendation.
because someone suggested or advised it
She applied for the job on the recommendation of her teacher.
high praise or approval for someone or something
She received a glowing recommendation from her previous employer.
boasting about your own worth does not make others admire you
My grandfather always said, “self-praise is no recommendation.”
own praise does not prove worth or fitness
In hiring, self is no recommendation.
Origin of recommendation
Latin, recommendare (to commend again)
Terms with recommendation included in their meaning
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advice
giving advice or recommendation
recommendation
recommend something for consideration or action
recommendation
ought to take action to prevent issues
recommendation
used to say a place should be visited because it is special
advice
follow the guidance or recommendation of someone
guidance
short guidance or recommendation given to someone
recommendation
valuable enough to justify visiting
recommendation
strongly recommend a course of action
recommendation
suggest not doing something because it may be bad
recommendation
favorable mention or recommendation
recommendation
document vouching for a person's character
job application
written recommendation from a previous employer or teacher
advice
inadvisability or recommendation against an action
recommendation
speak positively about someone to help them
recommendation
list of people who can provide information about someone
professional
recommendation to consult a professional
food packaging
recommendation for presenting or consuming food
recommendation
written recommendation of someone's worth or character
employment
formal recommendation letter
communication
written recommendation from one person to another
recommendation
recommend a course of action to someone
recommendation
formal recommendation describing qualifications and dependability
job recommendation
very positive statement praising someone's abilities or character
recommendation
essential to watch due to quality or importance
Examples of recommendation in a sentence
His recommendation influenced the final decision. Her recommendation was to try the new restaurant. He followed the doctor's recommendation for recovery. His recommendation helped her secure the position. The recommendation highlighted her skills and experience.
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- French:recommandation, conseil, ...
- German:Empfehlung, Empfehlungsschreiben, ...
- Italian:raccomandazione, lettera di raccomandazione, ...
- Spanish:recomendación, carta de recomendación, ...
- Portuguese:recomendação, conselho, ...
- Chinese:推荐, 意见, ...
- Japanese:推薦, 推薦状, ...
- Arabic:تَوْصِيَة, نَصِيحَة, ...
- Hebrew:הַמְלָצָה, מִכְתָּב הַמְלָצָה, ...
- Russian:рекомендация, рекомендательное письмо, ...
- Ukrainian:рекомендація, порада, ...
- Hindi:सुझाव, सलाह, ...
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