- [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
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