rec·om·men·da·tion 
(rĕk′ə-mĕn-dāshən)
(rĕk′ə-mĕn-dāshən)n.
1. The act of recommending.
2. Something that recommends, especially a favorable statement concerning character or qualifications.
3. Something, such as a course of action, that is recommended. See Synonyms at advice.
rec′om·menda·to′ry (-də-tôr′ē) adj.