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Recommendation

Reh-kuh-muh-NDAY-shuhn

/ˌrɛkʌmʌˈndeɪʃʌn/

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recommendation

Dictionary meaning

Any quality or characteristic that gains a person a favorable reception or acceptance or admission.

Examples

  • My pleasant personality is already a recommendation.
  • Our recommendation to the board was that we increase production tenfold.

Synonyms: passport

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