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Recommendation: Definition, Usage & Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：give a suggestion (recommendation)
recommendation
/ˌrɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/
n.
A suggestion or piece of advice that you give to someone because you think it is good for them.
give a suggestion
➕
/ɡɪv ə səˈdʒɛstʃən/
n.
It refers to proposing something as beneficial or suitable for someone, often based on personal experience or expertise.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 're-' (intensive) + 'commendare' (to entrust), meaning to praise or commit to care.
💡 Mnemonic
RECOMMENDation: RECOmmend something with COMMendation to endorse it.
📖 Example
Based on the AI's recommendation, I downloaded a new language learning app and found it incredibly helpful.
Based on the AI's recommendation, I downloaded a new language learning app and found it incredibly helpful.
🔗 Collocations
make a recommendation – to formally suggest something
follow a recommendation – to act on someone's advice
strong recommendation – a highly advised suggestion
🔄 Synonyms
suggestion (n.) – an idea or plan put forward for consideration
advice (n.) – guidance or recommendations offered
proposal (n.) – a formal suggestion or plan
🚫 Antonyms
discouragement (n.) – the act of trying to prevent something
deterrence (n.) – something that discourages action
🌱 Derivatives
recommend (v.) – to suggest as suitable or beneficial
recommendable (adj.) – worthy of being recommended
📖 Cultural Story
Originates from Latin 'recommendare', meaning to praise. Evolved in English to denote advice or formal endorsements, now crucial in job and academic applications for validation.
Meaning 2：formal letter of support (recommendation)
recommendation
/ˌrɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/
n.
A formal letter or statement written by someone who knows you well, to support your application for a job or a school.
formal letter of support
➕
/ˈfɔːrməl ˈlɛtər əv səˈpɔːrt/
n.
It refers to a written document from an authority figure endorsing someone's qualifications for a job or educational program.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
I asked my science professor to write a recommendation for my university application.
I asked my science professor to write a recommendation for my university application.
🔗 Collocations
write a recommendation – to compose a formal letter of support
letter of recommendation – a formal document endorsing someone
strong recommendation – a highly supportive endorsement
🔄 Synonyms
reference (n.) – a statement about someone's character or abilities
endorsement (n.) – formal support or approval
testimonial (n.) – a formal statement testifying to someone's qualities
🚫 Antonyms
criticism (n.) – the expression of disapproval based on perceived faults
🌱 Derivatives
recommend (v.) – to suggest as suitable or beneficial
recommendable (adj.) – worthy of being recommended
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