recommendation
Recommendation (noun) means a suggestion that something is good, suitable, or worth trying. Example: “We booked the hotel on a friend's recommendation.”
How to Use Recommendation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA suggestion, piece of advice, or supportive statement recommending someone or something.
Word Forms
recommendations plural
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
We booked the hotel on a friend's _____.
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman recomendacion, from Medieval Latin recommendatio, built from "recommend" plus "-ation."
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What does “recommendation” mean?
The word “recommendation” means a suggestion that something is good, suitable, or worth trying. In plain terms, a suggestion, piece of advice, or supportive statement recommending someone or something.
How do you pronounce “recommendation”?
“Recommendation” is pronounced reh-kuh-mehn-DAY-shuhn (/ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “recommendation” in a sentence?
Here is “recommendation” used in a sentence: “We booked the hotel on a friend's recommendation.”
What part of speech is “recommendation”?
“Recommendation” is a noun.
Where does the word “recommendation” come from?
The word “recommendation” comes from Medieval Latin. From Anglo-Norman recomendacion, from Medieval Latin recommendatio, built from "recommend" plus "-ation.".
Is “recommendation” a common word?
“Recommendation” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “recommendation” have?
“Recommendation” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a suggestion that something is good, suitable, or worth trying.
What is the difference between a recommendation and a suggestion?
A suggestion is a tentative idea offered for consideration, while a recommendation carries more weight — it states that something is good, suitable, or worth trying, often based on experience or expertise. A doctor's recommendation is stronger than a friend's suggestion.
What is the difference between a letter of recommendation and a reference?
A letter of recommendation is a statement praising someone's abilities, usually written for a specific job or study application. A reference can be more neutral — often simply a person who agrees to confirm your experience and character when contacted. In practice, many employers use the two terms interchangeably.
How do you spell recommendation?
Recommendation has one c and two m's. It is formed from recommend plus the ending -ation, so common misspellings such as "reccomendation" and "recomendation" are incorrect.
Is it recommendation of or recommendation for?
Use "of" when naming who made it: "on the recommendation of my doctor." Use "for" when naming what is being proposed or who benefits: "a recommendation for promotion." Both patterns are correct in their own contexts.