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English noun: recommendation

1. recommendation (communication) something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable


Broader (hypernym)advice


Narrower (hyponym)referral

2. recommendation (communication) something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable


Synonymsgood word, testimonial


Broader (hypernym)congratulations, extolment, kudos, praise


Narrower (hyponym)character, character reference, puff, reference

3. recommendation (attribute) any quality or characteristic that gains a person a favorable reception or acceptance or admission


SamplesHer pleasant personality is already a recommendation.
His wealth was not a passport into the exclusive circles of society.


Synonymspassport


Broader (hypernym)characteristic









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