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{ "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 }