recommendation in WordNet English dictionary

1. something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable
   recommendation  testimonial  good word 
   
2. any quality or characteristic that gains a person a favorable reception or acceptance or admission
   "her pleasant personality is already a recommendation"; "his wealth was not a passport into the exclusive circles of society"
   recommendation  passport 
   
3. something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
   recommendation