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US/ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/
advice about what to do, or a suggestion that someone or something is good
In context
I chose this hotel on the recommendation of a friend.
The report makes several recommendations to improve safety.
My professor wrote me a letter of recommendation.
Words that go with recommendation
verb + noun
- make a recommendationThe committee made a recommendation to the minister.
- follow a recommendationThe school followed the doctor's recommendation.
noun + preposition
- letter of recommendationYou need two letters of recommendation.
- on the recommendation ofHe was hired on the recommendation of his teacher.
- recommendation forDo you have any recommendation for a good restaurant?
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Can you give me some recommendations about books?Correct: Can you recommend some books?