recommendation recommendation /ˌrɛkəmənˈdeɪʃən/

noun

1. () Something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable  ( recommendation )
   something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
     The teacher wrote a glowing recommendation letter for her student.
   The teacher wrote a glowing recommendation letter for her student.
   
2. () Something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable  ( good word , testimonial , recommendation )
   something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable
   
3. Any quality or characteristic that gains a person a favorable reception or acceptance or admission  ( passport , recommendation )
   any quality or characteristic that gains a person a favorable reception or acceptance or admission
    Her pleasant personality is already a recommendation
   her pleasant personality is already a recommendation
    His wealth was not a passport into the exclusive circles of society
   his wealth was not a passport into the exclusive circles of society