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How to pronounce recommendations

nounB1Common word
rehkuhmnDAYshnz

/ˌɹɛ.kə.mn̩ˈdeɪ.ʃn̩z/

5 syllables · Stress the fourth syllable.

Form of recommendation

Advice about what people should do, buy, or choose.

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Meanings & examples

plural noun

Advice about what people should do, buy, or choose.

Do you have any recommendations for a good restaurant?

I followed the doctor's recommendations for staying healthy.

plural noun

Statements or letters saying that people are suitable for jobs, courses, or other opportunities.

The school asked for two letters of recommendations.

Her recommendations helped me get interviews at several companies.

Useful expressions

letter of recommendation

A letter that supports someone's application for a job, course, or opportunity.

Please include a letter of recommendation with your application.

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