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Noun (3 meanings)

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

recommendation is a type of:

advice (noun) - a proposal for an appropriate course of action

types of recommendation:

referral (noun) - a recommendation to consult the (professional) person or group to whom one has been referred

recommendation is derivationally related to:

to commend, recommend (verb) - express a good opinion of
to recommend, urge, advocate (verb) - push for something

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

recommendation, testimonial, good word

recommendation is a type of:

praise, congratulations, kudos, extolment (noun) - an expression of approval and commendation

types of recommendation:

character, reference, character reference (noun) - a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability
puff (noun) - exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes)

recommendation is derivationally related to:

to commend, recommend (verb) - express a good opinion of
testimonial (adjective) - expressing admiration or appreciation

3. any quality or characteristic that gains a person a favorable reception or acceptance or admission.

recommendation, passport

Examples:

“her pleasant personality is already a recommendation”,
“his wealth was not a passport into the exclusive circles of society”

recommendation is a type of:

characteristic (noun) - a distinguishing quality