recommendation
noun /ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn/
  /ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn/
- [countable] an official suggestion about the best thing to do
- to accept/reject a recommendation
 - recommendation for something Her report lists numerous recommendations for the improvement of safety.
 - recommendation to somebody The committee made recommendations to the board on teachers' pay and conditions.
 - The major recommendation is for a change in the law.
 - recommendation on something recommendations on the use of vaccines
 - recommendation how, what, etc… The commission will make recommendations on how to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.
 - recommendation from somebody/something We will be implementing all the recommendations from the report.
 - The council will follow any recommendations made by the fire investigators.
 - We accept the 16 recommendations of the report.
 - on the recommendation of somebody/something I had the operation on the recommendation of my doctor.
 
Extra ExamplesTopics Suggestions and adviceb1- The Senate recommendation stated that the privatization of public hospitals should stop.
 - The UN Security Council endorsed the recommendation submitted by the Secretary General.
 - The committee has produced a set of recommendations on ethics in healthcare.
 - The committee put forward broad recommendations for the improvement of safety at sports grounds.
 - The design of the breakwater was based on the recommendations of an engineering study.
 - The government gave assurances that it would implement the recommendations in full.
 - The report made wide-ranging recommendations for government.
 - a detailed set of recommendations following a comprehensive examination of the subject
 - recommendations aimed at achieving a more equitable admissions policy
 - recommendations by the judges
 - recommendations for improving the quality of service
 - recommendations in respect of bank officials
 - recommendations on how health and safety standards might be improved
 - recommendations with regard to management procedures
 - the board's recommendations to the minister
 - to develop a plan in line with the recommendations of national policy
 - The report made a number of recommendations.
 
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- firm
 - strong
 - clear
 - …
 
- list
 - series
 - set
 - …
 
- come up with
 - develop
 - formulate
 - …
 
- arise from something
 - be based on something
 - follow something
 - …
 
- at somebody/something’s recommendation
 - on somebody/something’s recommendation
 - upon somebody/something’s recommendation
 - …
 
 - [uncountable, countable] the act of telling somebody that something is good or useful or that somebody would be suitable for a particular job, etc.
- It's best to find a builder through personal recommendation.
 - on somebody's recommendation We chose the hotel on their recommendation (= because they recommended it).
 - Here's the list of my top restaurant recommendations.
 - The girl lived up to her mother’s recommendation of being ‘good with children’.
 
Extra ExamplesTopics Suggestions and adviceb1- Swiss chocolates need no recommendation.
 - The chef comes with her recommendation.
 - These two albums get my highest recommendation.
 - We went to Corfu on your recommendation.
 - What are your practical recommendations for a healthy diet?
 - I sent them a résumé and three letters of recommendation.
 - The new housekeeper came on the highest recommendation.
 - Many companies hire through word-of-mouth recommendations from existing employees.
 
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- enthusiastic
 - glowing
 - high
 - …
 
- give somebody/something
 - get
 - receive
 - …
 
- letter
 
- at somebody’s recommendation
 - on somebody’s recommendation
 - upon somebody’s recommendation
 - …
 
- a letter of recommendation
 
 - [countable] (especially North American English) a formal letter or statement that somebody would be suitable for a particular job, etc. synonym testimonial
- The company gave her a glowing recommendation.
 - Will you write me a recommendation letter?
 
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- enthusiastic
 - glowing
 - high
 - …
 
- give somebody/something
 - get
 - receive
 - …
 
- letter
 
- at somebody’s recommendation
 - on somebody’s recommendation
 - upon somebody’s recommendation
 - …
 
- a letter of recommendation