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nonrecommendation

nonrecommendation

8.2
A written statement that says someone is not suitable for a job or position
  • noun
  • /ˌnɒnˌrɛkəˈmɛnˌdeɪʃən/
  • Formal
translation icon : no recomendación
  • Her nonrecommendation surprised everyone at the meeting.

Examples

  • Receiving a nonrecommendation can make it difficult to find a new job.

  • The manager issued a nonrecommendation after considering the employee's performance.

  • She was disappointed when her professor sent a nonrecommendation instead of a reference letter.

  • The committee issued a nonrecommendation for the candidate.

  • The committee issued a formal nonrecommendation against the candidate due to concerns about their experience.

  • Her nonrecommendation of the new policy surprised many who expected her support.

  • The report detailed the reasons behind the nonrecommendation of the project by the board.

Synonyms

disavowal
vsnonrecommendation
  • Formal
2 8.1

A public statement saying you have no knowledge of or connection to something

is a formal decision to refuse recommendation or backing rather than deny involvement
nonsupport
vsnonrecommendation
5.2

Lack of help or approval from people you rely on

is an official choice to refuse recommendation or backing

Antonyms

recommendation
553 2.5

A suggestion about what someone should do or choose

How Recommended

endorsement
161 3.6
recommendation
553 2.5
neutrality
22 4.4
nonrecommendation
  • Formal
8.2

Surface Forms

nonrecommendation singular
nonrecommendations plural

Morphology

nonrecommendation = recommendation (transparent) = non + recommend + ation

A productive negative prefix 'non-' is attached to the clearly recognizable noun 'recommendation', giving the obvious meaning 'not a recommendation'.

Etymology

Nonrecommendation starts with non- meaning 'not' and uses recommendation, which is a suggestion that someone or something is good or should be supported. So a nonrecommendation is an official statement or decision that does 'not' recommend, support, or endorse someone or something.