recommendation
Something someone says is a good idea to do.
A statement advising someone about what they should do in a particular situation.
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.
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.
- Base: recommendation
- Plural: recommendation, recommendations
glowing recommendation
1Very positive endorsement or praise
A very good opinion about someone or something, said strongly.
- She got the job because her manager gave her a glowing recommendation.
- The restaurant has received glowing recommendations from food critics.
letter of recommendation
1Written endorsement for job or school
A letter that says good things about someone so they can get a job or join a school.
- 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
1Based on someone's suggestion or advice
Doing something because another person told you it was good or right.
- We went to that hotel on John's recommendation.
- On her teacher's recommendation, she applied for the scholarship.