Definitions for "Letter of recommendation"
a personal matter between a professor and student and is not subject to the university control or regulation," Texas Tech Chancellor David Smith wrote in October in response to an earlier letter of complaint
a vote of confidence in you and your abilities that professors, supervisors, and others are under no obligation to provide
A letter written by a teacher, school administrator, or professional in a relevant field that indicates the quality of an applicant's abilities or character.
a description of your achievements, abilities, character and future goals as seen by others
an easy, effective way by which your abilities and positive personal traits can be shared with others and from which decision-makers can evaluate your potential
Keywords:  valuable, hunting, job, tool, wage
a valuable job-hunting tool
a valuable job-searching tool
a valuable resource
a detailed discussion, from a faculty member, tutor, coach, or employer of the personal qualities, accomplishments, and experiences that make you unique and perfect for the program or school to which you've applied
a letter written by an expert in the alien's field or some otherwise authoritative person in an allied or supported field
A letter of support written by a physician familiar with you.