recommendation
UK: ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn | US: ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn
n. a formal suggestion or proposal about the best course of action
n. praise or favorable endorsement of someone or something
n. (computing) a system-generated suggestion based on user preferences
The word "recommendation" traces back to Latin recommendare, combining re- (expressing repetition) and commendare (to entrust or praise). The root commend derives from com- (intensive) + mandare (to entrust), reflecting the idea of "strongly endorsing" or "entrusting again." Over time, it evolved in Middle English to signify formal advice or approval, retaining its core logic of "praising or suggesting something for consideration."
The committee issued a recommendation to improve workplace safety.
Her professor wrote a glowing recommendation for her scholarship application.
The app uses algorithms to provide personalized movie recommendations.
Following the doctor’s recommendation, he started exercising regularly.
The report’s key recommendation was to increase funding for education.