recommendation
gb/ɹˌɛkəməndˈeɪʃən/ us/ɹˌɛkəməndˈeɪʃən/
B1
Anglais
~ 2300
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B1
entity
1
Advice or suggestion for action
Something someone says is a good idea to do.
Schéma d’usage :
to make/give [a] recommendation about [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'recommendation' (a countable noun) with 'advice' (usually uncountable). For example, 'an advice' is incorrect, but 'a recommendation' is correct.
Synonymes
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'.)
Antonymes
warning (A statement to avoid doing something, the opposite of advising to do it.)
Collocations
make a recommendation
|give a recommendation
|follow a recommendation
|based on a recommendation
|accept a recommendation
Thèmes
daily life
|business
|education
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The doctor gave me a recommendation to rest for two weeks.
- Based on your experience, do you have any recommendations for improving the process?
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I have a recommendation for a good movie.
- The teacher gave a recommendation for a book.
- My friend made a recommendation to visit the park.
- He followed the doctor's recommendation.
- She asked for a restaurant recommendation.
Nom
B2
entity
2
Formal proposal or support statement
An official suggestion or decision about what should happen.
Schéma d’usage :
to issue [a] recommendation to [someone/organization]
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
rejection (A formal refusal or denial instead of support.)
Collocations
official recommendation
|policy recommendation
|committee recommendation
|government recommendation
Thèmes
business
|government
|law
|work
Exemples
- The board's recommendation was to approve the merger.
- The report includes several policy recommendations to improve public health.
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The school made a recommendation to change the rules.
- The team wrote a recommendation for new safety steps.
- The committee gave a recommendation to close the road.
- The mayor made a recommendation for more parks.
Nom
B2
entity
3
Written endorsement for a person
A letter that says good things about someone to help them get a job or enter school.
Schéma d’usage :
to write [a] recommendation for [someone]
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
criticism (A negative statement about someone's suitability.)
Collocations
letter of recommendation
|write a recommendation
|request a recommendation
Thèmes
education
|employment
|work
|business
Exemples
- She asked her professor for a letter of recommendation.
- I wrote a strong recommendation for my former colleague.
- His application included three recommendations from past employers.
- The university requires two recommendations from teachers.
- Can you provide me with a professional recommendation?
Exemples pédagogiques
- I need a letter of recommendation from my teacher.
- She wrote me a recommendation for the job.
- He asked his boss for a recommendation.
- The school wants two recommendations from teachers.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
recommendation
API
GB/ɹˌɛkəməndˈeɪʃən/
US/ɹˌɛkəməndˈeɪʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
re - com - mend - a - tion (5 syllabes)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: recommendation
- Plural: recommendation, recommendations
Famille de mots
Expressions
glowing recommendation
1/ɡlˈoʊɪŋ ɹˌɛkəməndˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Very positive endorsement or praise
A very good opinion about someone or something, said strongly.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- We went to that hotel on John's recommendation.
- On her teacher's recommendation, she applied for the scholarship.