recommendation (ˌrɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən
)
Definitions
noun
- the act of recommending
- something that recommends, esp a letter presenting someone as suitable for a job, etc
- something that is recommended, such as a course of action
Synonyms
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commendation,
reference,
praise,
sanction,
approval,
blessing,
plug,
endorsement,
advocacy,
testimonial,
good word
approbation,
favourable mention
Translations
- British English:
recommendation
The recommendations of a person or a committee are their suggestions or advice on what is the best thing to do.Most people choose a product on the recommendation of others.ˌrɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən NOUN Most people choose a product on the recommendation of others.
- Spanish:
recomendación
nf
- French:
recommandation
nf
- German:
Empfehlung
nf
- Chinese: 推荐 n
- Arabic: تَوْصِيَة n
- Portuguese: recomendação nf
- Russian: рекомендация nf
- Croatian: preporuka nf
- Czech: doporučení nnt
- Danish: anbefaling nutr
- Dutch: aanbeveling nf
- Finnish: suositus n
- Greek: σύσταση nf
- Italian: suggerimento nm
- Japanese: 勧め n
- Korean: 추천 n
- Norwegian: anbefaling nm
- Polish: rekomendacja nf
- Brazilian Portuguese: recomendação nf
- European Spanish:
recomendación
nf
- Swedish: rekommendation nutr
- Thai: การแนะนำ n
- Turkish: öneri n
- Vietnamese: sự khuyến nghị n
Usage examples
I use a pick I bought in Geneva three years ago on Stern's recommendation.
, CHAMELEON (2002)A personal recommendation from another rider is a good sign.
Cycling Weekly (2004)We did not get a preview of this one-hour effort, so our recommendation is based more on the possibilities.
Globe and Mail (2003)But the Football Association will only get involved if they receive a recommendation from police that they should step in.
Liverpool Daily Post and Echo (2004)The recommendation from all authorities is to begin with diet.
, The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure (1990)