{
    "term": "recommendation",
    "partOfSpeech": "noun",
    "ox3000": true,
    "cefr": "b1",
    "definitions": [
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "an official suggestion about the best thing to do",
            "sensetop": "recommendation for somethingrecommendation to somebodyrecommendation on somethingrecommendation how, what, etc…recommendation from somebody/somethingon the recommendation of somebody/something",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "to accept/reject a recommendation"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Her report lists numerous recommendations for the improvement of safety.",
                    "contextForm": "recommendation for something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The committee **made recommendations** to the board on teachers' pay and conditions.",
                    "contextForm": "recommendation to somebody"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The major recommendation is for a change in the law."
                },
                {
                    "text": "recommendations on the use of vaccines",
                    "contextForm": "recommendation on something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The commission will make recommendations on how to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.",
                    "contextForm": "recommendation how, what, etc…"
                },
                {
                    "text": "We will be **implementing** all the **recommendations** from the report.",
                    "contextForm": "recommendation from somebody/something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The council will **follow** any **recommendations** made by the fire investigators."
                },
                {
                    "text": "We accept the 16 recommendations of the report."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I had the operation on the recommendation of my doctor.",
                    "contextForm": "on the recommendation of somebody/something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The Senate recommendation stated that the privatization of public hospitals should stop."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The UN Security Council endorsed the recommendation submitted by the Secretary General."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The committee has produced a set of recommendations on ethics in healthcare."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The committee put forward broad recommendations for the improvement of safety at sports grounds."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The design of the breakwater was based on the recommendations of an engineering study."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The government gave assurances that it would implement the recommendations in full."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The report made wide-ranging recommendations for government."
                },
                {
                    "text": "a detailed set of recommendations following a comprehensive examination of the subject"
                },
                {
                    "text": "recommendations aimed at achieving a more equitable admissions policy"
                },
                {
                    "text": "recommendations by the judges"
                },
                {
                    "text": "recommendations for improving the quality of service"
                },
                {
                    "text": "recommendations in respect of bank officials"
                },
                {
                    "text": "recommendations on how health and safety standards might be improved"
                },
                {
                    "text": "recommendations with regard to management procedures"
                },
                {
                    "text": "the board's recommendations to the minister"
                },
                {
                    "text": "to develop a plan in line with the recommendations of national policy"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The report made a number of recommendations."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Suggestions and advice"],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["firm", "strong", "clear"],
                "… of recommendations": ["list", "series", "set"],
                "verb + recommendation": ["come up with", "develop", "formulate"],
                "recommendation + verb": [
                    "arise from something",
                    "be based on something",
                    "follow something"
                ],
                "preposition": [
                    "at somebody/​something’s recommendation",
                    "on somebody/​something’s recommendation",
                    "upon somebody/​something’s recommendation"
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "the act of telling somebody that something is good or useful or that somebody would be suitable for a particular job, etc.",
            "sensetop": "on somebody's recommendation",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "It's best to find a builder through personal recommendation."
                },
                {
                    "text": "We chose the hotel on their recommendation *(= because they recommended it)*.",
                    "contextForm": "on somebody's recommendation"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Here's the list of my top restaurant recommendations."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The girl lived up to her mother’s recommendation of being ‘good with children’."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Swiss chocolates need no recommendation."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The chef comes with her recommendation."
                },
                {
                    "text": "These two albums get my highest recommendation."
                },
                {
                    "text": "We went to Corfu on your recommendation."
                },
                {
                    "text": "What are your practical recommendations for a healthy diet?"
                },
                {
                    "text": "I sent them a résumé and three letters of recommendation."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The new housekeeper came on the highest recommendation."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Many companies hire through word-of-mouth recommendations from existing employees."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Suggestions and advice"],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["enthusiastic", "glowing", "high"],
                "verb + recommendation": ["give somebody/​something", "get", "receive"],
                "recommendation + noun": ["letter"],
                "preposition": [
                    "at somebody’s recommendation",
                    "on somebody’s recommendation",
                    "upon somebody’s recommendation"
                ],
                "phrases": ["a letter of recommendation"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 3,
            "definition": "a formal letter or statement that somebody would be suitable for a particular job, etc.",
            "labels": "(especially North American English)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The company gave her a glowing recommendation."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Will you write me a recommendation letter?"
                }
            ],
            "synonyms": "testimonial",
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["enthusiastic", "glowing", "high"],
                "verb + recommendation": ["give somebody/​something", "get", "receive"],
                "recommendation + noun": ["letter"],
                "preposition": [
                    "at somebody’s recommendation",
                    "on somebody’s recommendation",
                    "upon somebody’s recommendation"
                ],
                "phrases": ["a letter of recommendation"]
            }
        }
    ],
    "pronunciations": {
        "uk": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn/",
                "audio": "re/recommendation/recommendation__gb_1.mp3"
            }
        ],
        "us": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn/",
                "audio": "re/recommendation/recommendation__us_1.mp3"
            }
        ]
    },
    "wordOrigin": null
}