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Recommendations Made ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn Report Committee Improvement Noun Accept/Reject

Word3 recommendation
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Phonetic /ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn/ /ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn/
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  • to accept/reject a recommendation
  • her report lists numerous recommendations for the improvement of safety.
  • the committee made recommendations to the board on teachers' pay and conditions.
  • the major recommendation is for a change in the law.
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recommendation

(noun)/ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn/ /ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn/
  1. an official suggestion about the best thing to do
    • to accept/reject a recommendation
    • Her report lists numerous recommendations for the improvement of safety.
    • The committee made recommendations to the board on teachers' pay and conditions.
    • The major recommendation is for a change in the law.
    • recommendations on the use of vaccines
    • The commission will make recommendations on how to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.
    • 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.
    • I had the operation on the recommendation of my doctor.

    Extra Examples

    • 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.
  2. 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.
    • 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 Examples

    • 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.
  3. a formal letter or statement that somebody would be suitable for a particular job, etc.
    • SYNONYM testimonial
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/testimonial
    • The company gave her a glowing recommendation.
    • Will you write me a recommendation letter?
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