1. A proposition in favor of a certain action, particularly one presented by an official person, group, or institution: The car company made a recommendation to the car owner, Miss Jackson, to have her car inspected once a year to make sure that it was safe to drive.
2: Something, like a letter, that favorably mentions the qualifications or characters of a person: Joyce was ecstatic when she received the recommendations from her college which she can present to her employer when she goes back to work next week.