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RECOMMENDATION
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Any quality or characteristic that gains a person a favorable reception or acceptance or admission
Example:
his wealth was not a passport into the exclusive circles of society
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("recommendation" is a kind of...):
characteristic (a distinguishing quality)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("recommendation" is a kind of...):
advice (a proposal for an appropriate course of action)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "recommendation"):
referral (a recommendation to consult the (professional) person or group to whom one has been referred)
Derivation:
recommend (push for something)
recommend (express a good opinion of)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable
Synonyms:
good word; recommendation; testimonial
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("recommendation" is a kind of...):
congratulations; extolment; kudos; praise (an expression of approval and commendation)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "recommendation"):
character; character reference; reference (a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability)
puff (exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes))
Derivation:
recommend (express a good opinion of)
Context examples:
The act of giving information, suggestion, or recommendation to a group or individual.
(Advising, NCI Thesaurus)
No conclusions or recommendations for zinc supplements can be made at this time.
(Zinc Deficiency during Pregnancy Linked to Autism in Babies, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommendations for how much older adults should exercise.
(Aerobic Exercise May Mildly Delay, Slightly Improve Alzheimer's Symptoms, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)
I suppose you'll be telling me next that you read Spencer on her recommendation—only you didn't.
(Martin Eden, by Jack London)
They saw him often, and to his other recommendations was now added that of general unreserve.
(Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen)
He is brother to Mrs. John Dashwood—THAT must be recommendation enough to her husband.
(Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen)
“More and more evidence suggests no benefits, so we should go with what the dietary recommendations suggest to achieve adequate nutrition from food, rather than relying on supplements.”
(Healthy Diet Can't Be Replaced by Vitamins, Supplements, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)
Current recommendations suggest drinking no more than 4 to 6 ounces of juice per day.
(Sugary Fruit Juices May Increase Risk of Early Death, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)
"Go to the devil!" was his brother-in-law's recommendation.
(Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë)
Their recommendations provide a framework for Institute strategic planning and for the development of operational plans by NCI divisions.
(Director's Working Group, NCI Thesaurus)
