Meaning of the word "recommendation letter" in English

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recommendation letter

US /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən ˈlet̬.ɚ/
UK /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən ˈlet.ər/
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Noun

a letter in which the writer assesses the qualities, characteristics, and capabilities of the person being recommended in terms of that individual's ability to perform a particular task or function

Example:
My professor wrote a strong recommendation letter for my grad school application.
You need to submit at least two recommendation letters from previous employers.