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recommendation letter

recommendation letter

Meaning of recommendation letter

a letter recommending a student or applicant

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Pronunciation
British English/ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃən ˈletə/
American English/ˌrɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən ˈlɛtər/
Russian transcription[rʲɪkəmʲɪnˈdatʲɪlʲnəjə pʲɪsʲˈmo]
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recommendation letter - рекомендательное письмо
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recommendation letter with Russian translation

recommendation letter usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Профессор написал для неё рекомендательное письмо.

The professor wrote a recommendation letter for her.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

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 letterрекомендательное письмо
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

recommendation letter synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between recommendation letter / reference letter / letter of recommendation / testimonial / reference

🇬🇧English
recommendation letter

рекомендательное письмо — a letter recommending a student or applicant

B1Often

The professor wrote a recommendation letter for her.

Профессор написал для неё рекомендательное письмо.

R
🇬🇧English
recommendation letter

Exact match with the headword; a letter recommending a student or applicant.

B1Very Often

She asked her professor for a recommendation letter.

Она попросила профессора написать ей рекомендательное письмо.

R
🇬🇧English
reference letter

Very close, but often used more broadly for a letter giving a reference, not only for students or applicants.

B1Often

The employer provided a reference letter for her new job application.

Работодатель предоставил ей рекомендательное письмо для новой работы.

L
🇬🇧English
letter of recommendation

Same meaning as the headword, just a different word order.

B1Very Often

I need a letter of recommendation for my scholarship application.

Мне нужно рекомендательное письмо для заявки на стипендию.

T
🇬🇧English
testimonial

Close, but often means a statement or written praise about a person's qualities; not always specifically a recommendation letter.

B1Often

The company published a testimonial from a satisfied client.

Компания опубликовала отзыв довольного клиента.

R
🇬🇧English
reference

Broader than the headword: it can mean a person who recommends you or a written reference, not only the letter itself.

B1Very Often

She listed two references on her job application.

Она указала двух людей для рекомендаций в заявке на работу.

R
🇬🇧English
recommendation

Much broader: it means advice or a positive statement, not specifically a letter.

B1Very Often

My teacher wrote a strong recommendation for my application.

Мой преподаватель дал сильную рекомендацию для моей заявки.

E
🇬🇧English
endorsement

Broader and less direct: it means public support or approval, not necessarily a formal letter.

B1Often

The candidate received an endorsement from the university dean.

Кандидат получил поддержку от декана университета.

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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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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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