recommendation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
  2. noun something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable
    good word; testimonial.
  3. noun any quality or characteristic that gains a person a favorable reception or acceptance or admission
    passport.
    • her pleasant personality is already a recommendation
    • his wealth was not a passport into the exclusive circles of society

WordNet

Rec`om*men*da"tion noun
Etymology
Cf. F. recommandation.
Definitions
  1. The act of recommending.
  2. That which recommends, or commends to favor; anything procuring, or tending to procure, a favorable reception, or to secure acceptance and adoption; as, he brought excellent recommendations.
  3. The state of being recommended; esteem. R.
    The burying of the dead . . . hath always been had in an extraordinary recommendation amongst the ancient. Sir T. North.

Webster 1913