recommendation
gb/ɹˌɛkəməndˈeɪʃən/ us/ɹˌɛkəməndˈeɪʃən/
B1
English
~ 2300
javaslat, tanács, ajánlás, ajánlólevél
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to make/give [a] recommendation about [something]
The doctor gave me a recommendation to rest for two weeks.
Az orvos azt javasolta, hogy két hétig pihenjek.
Based on your experience, do you have any recommendations for improving the process?
A tapasztalatod alapján van valamilyen javaslatod a folyamat javítására?
Her recommendation was to try the new Italian restaurant downtown.
The committee issued several recommendations after the investigation.
I followed his recommendation and applied for the job.
Learner examples
I have a recommendation for a good movie.
Van egy ajánlásom egy jó filmre.
The teacher gave a recommendation for a book.
A tanár ajánlott egy könyvet.
My friend made a recommendation to visit the park.
He followed the doctor's recommendation.
She asked for a restaurant recommendation.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'recommendation' (a countable noun) with 'advice' (usually uncountable). For example, 'an advice' is incorrect, but 'a recommendation' is correct.
Meaning
Advice or suggestion for action
Collocations
make a recommendation
|give a recommendation
|follow a recommendation
|based on a recommendation
|accept a recommendation
Synonyms
suggestion (A general idea or proposal; may be less authoritative than 'recommendation'.)
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advice (Guidance or counsel, often broader and more personal than 'recommendation'.)
Antonyms
warning (A statement to avoid doing something, the opposite of advising to do it.)
Themes
daily life
|business
|education
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something someone says is a good idea to do.
A statement advising someone about what they should do in a particular situation.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
to issue [a] recommendation to [someone/organization]
The board's recommendation was to approve the merger.
Az igazgatótanács ajánlása az volt, hogy hagyják jóvá az egyesülést.
The report includes several policy recommendations to improve public health.
A jelentés több szakpolitikai ajánlást is tartalmaz a közegészségügy javítására.
Their recommendation to increase funding was accepted by the council.
The hiring committee made its final recommendation yesterday.
The minister announced a recommendation to revise the tax law.
Learner examples
The school made a recommendation to change the rules.
Az iskola javaslatot tett a szabályok megváltoztatására.
The team wrote a recommendation for new safety steps.
A csapat ajánlást írt az új biztonsági lépésekre.
The committee gave a recommendation to close the road.
The mayor made a recommendation for more parks.
Meaning
Formal proposal or support statement
Collocations
official recommendation
|policy recommendation
|committee recommendation
|government recommendation
Synonyms
proposal (An idea formally put forward for consideration; may not always be based on evaluation.)
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endorsement (Publicly stated support, especially for people or products; overlaps when approval is implied.)
Antonyms
rejection (A formal refusal or denial instead of support.)
Themes
business
|government
|law
|work
Definition
An official suggestion or decision about what should happen.
An official statement suggesting that something should be done or approved, often in a professional, governmental, or organizational context.
NOUN
B2
3
ajánlólevél
B2
Usage pattern:
to write [a] recommendation for [someone]
She asked her professor for a letter of recommendation.
Ajánlólevelet kért a professzorától.
I wrote a strong recommendation for my former colleague.
Nagyon jó ajánlólevelet írtam a volt kollégámnak.
His application included three recommendations from past employers.
The university requires two recommendations from teachers.
Can you provide me with a professional recommendation?
Learner examples
I need a letter of recommendation from my teacher.
Szükségem van egy ajánlólevélre a tanáromtól.
She wrote me a recommendation for the job.
Írt nekem egy ajánlólevelet az álláshoz.
He asked his boss for a recommendation.
The school wants two recommendations from teachers.
Meaning
Written endorsement for a person
Collocations
letter of recommendation
|write a recommendation
|request a recommendation
Synonyms
reference (Often used interchangeably in job contexts; can be spoken or written.)
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testimonial (A formal written or spoken statement praising someone; may be broader in context.)
Antonyms
criticism (A negative statement about someone's suitability.)
Themes
education
|employment
|work
|business
Definition
A letter that says good things about someone to help them get a job or enter school.
A letter or statement written to support someone's application for a job, school, or other opportunity.
Grammar
Dictionary form
recommendation
IPA
GB/ɹˌɛkəməndˈeɪʃən/
US/ɹˌɛkəməndˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
re - com - mend - a - tion (5 syllables)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: recommendation
- Plural: recommendation, recommendations
Word family
Expressions
glowing recommendation
1/ɡlˈoʊɪŋ ɹˌɛkəməndˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Very positive endorsement or praise
A very good opinion about someone or something, said strongly.
Examples
- She got the job because her manager gave her a glowing recommendation.
- The restaurant has received glowing recommendations from food critics.
letter of recommendation
1/lˈɛtɚ əv ɹˌɛkəməndˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Written endorsement for job or school
A letter that says good things about someone so they can get a job or join a school.
Examples
- I asked my professor for a letter of recommendation before applying to graduate school.
- Most employers require at least one letter of recommendation.
on someone's recommendation
1/ˈɔn sˈʌmwˌʌnz ɹˌɛkəməndˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Based on someone's suggestion or advice
Doing something because another person told you it was good or right.
Examples
- We went to that hotel on John's recommendation.
- On her teacher's recommendation, she applied for the scholarship.