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recommendation

/ˌɹɛkəmənˈdeɪʃən/

Meanings
  • verb

    an act of suggesting or recommending something

  • noun

    a person or thing that is recommended


Rhymes
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recommendation , explanation , extension , comprehension
Variants
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recommendation , recommendations , on someone's recommendation
Forms
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recommends, recommended, recommending


Etymology
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The word 'recommendation' comes from the Latin 'com-' meaning 'together' and 'mandare' meaning 'to command'. It originally meant 'to give orders' or 'to entrust'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'recommendation' is often used in the business world when a company or individual endorses a product or service.

  2. In ancient Rome, a 'recommendatio' was a formal letter of introduction or recommendation.

  3. The term 'recommendation' is also used in psychology to describe the process of suggesting ideas or concepts to someone in order to influence their thoughts or behavior.


Related Concepts
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  1. advice: Advice is a recommendation or suggestion made by one person to another. It is often given with the intention of helping the other person make a decision or solve a problem.

  2. suggestion: A suggestion is a recommendation or idea offered to someone. It is often made with the intention of improving a situation or finding a solution to a problem.


Culture
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Recommendation is a common theme in literature, particularly in the context of giving advice or making suggestions. It can also be found in art, music, and other forms of expression where an artist or creator is sharing their vision or ideas with others.

How to Memorize "recommendation"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person making a suggestion to another person and the positive outcome that results from following that suggestion.
    - Visualize a light bulb turning on above someone's head when they have a great idea or recommendation.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'recommendation' with the idea of making things better or improving a situation.
    - Think of the word 'recommendation' as synonymous with 'help' or 'assistance'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'R-E-C-O-M-M-E-N-D' to remember the meaning of recommendation: 'Recommend' is an act of 'E'ntrusting, 'C'ommitting, 'O'ffering, 'M'aking suggestions, and 'M'aking things 'E'asier, 'N'ew, and 'D'esirable.


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