recommendation letter
recommendation letter
a letter recommending a student or applicant
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recommendation letter with Russian translation
recommendation letter usage examples
Профессор написал для неё рекомендательное письмо.
The professor wrote a recommendation letter for her.
Я попросил рекомендательное письмо у своего преподавателя.
I asked for a recommendation letter from my tutor.
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recommendation letter belongs to the topic "Education and Credentials". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
recommendation letter synonyms
What's the difference between recommendation letter / reference letter / letter of recommendation / testimonial / reference
рекомендательное письмо — a letter recommending a student or applicant
The professor wrote a recommendation letter for her.
Профессор написал для неё рекомендательное письмо.
Exact match with the headword; a letter recommending a student or applicant.
She asked her professor for a recommendation letter.
Она попросила профессора написать ей рекомендательное письмо.
Very close, but often used more broadly for a letter giving a reference, not only for students or applicants.
The employer provided a reference letter for her new job application.
Работодатель предоставил ей рекомендательное письмо для новой работы.
Same meaning as the headword, just a different word order.
I need a letter of recommendation for my scholarship application.
Мне нужно рекомендательное письмо для заявки на стипендию.
Close, but often means a statement or written praise about a person's qualities; not always specifically a recommendation letter.
The company published a testimonial from a satisfied client.
Компания опубликовала отзыв довольного клиента.
Broader than the headword: it can mean a person who recommends you or a written reference, not only the letter itself.
She listed two references on her job application.
Она указала двух людей для рекомендаций в заявке на работу.
Much broader: it means advice or a positive statement, not specifically a letter.
My teacher wrote a strong recommendation for my application.
Мой преподаватель дал сильную рекомендацию для моей заявки.
Broader and less direct: it means public support or approval, not necessarily a formal letter.
The candidate received an endorsement from the university dean.
Кандидат получил поддержку от декана университета.
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recommendation letter translation: рекомендательное письмо. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce recommendation letter
/ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃən ˈletə/
recommendation letter translation
рекомендательное письмо
recommendation letter examples
The professor wrote a recommendation letter for her.
recommendation letter transcription
/ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃən ˈletə/, /ˌrɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən ˈlɛtər/
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Questions about this word
recommendation letter meaning: what does it mean?
a letter recommending a student or applicant
recommendation letter pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
recommendation letter is pronounced as /ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃən ˈletə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
recommendation letter definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The professor wrote a recommendation letter for her. Translation: Профессор написал для неё рекомендательное письмо.
Is recommendation letter part of Education and Credentials vocabulary?
Yes, recommendation letter (рекомендательное письмо) can be learned in the Education and Credentials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is recommendation letter part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, recommendation letter (рекомендательное письмо) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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