Meaning of the word "letter of recommendation" in English

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letter of recommendation

US /ˈlɛtər əv ˌrɛkəmenˈdeɪʃən/
UK /ˈlɛtər əv ˌrɛkəmenˈdeɪʃən/
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Noun

a formal document in which a person writes about the qualities and abilities of another person, usually to support their application for a job or a course

Example:
I need a strong letter of recommendation for my graduate school application.
The professor wrote an excellent letter of recommendation for her student.