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1. Something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
    
2. Something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable
   - testimonial, good word
    
3. Any quality or characteristic that gains a person a favourable reception or acceptance or admission
   "her pleasant personality is already a recommendation";
   - passport

Derived forms: recommendations

Type of: advice, characteristic, congrats [informal], congratulations, extolment, hats off [informal], kudos, pat on the back, praise

Encyclopedia: Recommendation