Definition: A recommendation letter is written by a previous employer, a colleague, a client or someone else who can recommend an individual's work. A letter of recommendation describes a person's qualifications and skills as they relate to employment.
The letter recommends the individual for a job or for college or graduate school.
References and Letters of Recommendations
Also Known As: reference letter, letter of recommendation
Examples:
George asked the supervisor at his last position to write a letter of recommendation for a new job for him.
