referral

noun

re·​fer·​ral ri-ˈfər-əl How to pronounce referral (audio)
1
: the act, action, or an instance of referring
gave the patient a referral to a specialist
2
: one that is referred

Examples of referral in a Sentence

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Ask for referrals: Create a simple referral program or design a simple referral asking process. —Lien De Pau, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. —Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024 Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. —Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024 Musk, who has endorsed former President Trump’s White House campaign, encouraged users on his platform X to sign the pledge and make referrals. —Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for referral 

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of referral was in 1927

Phrases Containing referral

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Kids Definition

referral

noun
re·​fer·​ral ri-ˈfər-əl How to pronounce referral (audio)
: the act or an instance of referring

Medical Definition

referral

noun
re·​fer·​ral ri-ˈfər-əl How to pronounce referral (audio)
1
: the process of directing or redirecting (as a medical case or a patient) to an appropriate specialist or agency for definitive treatment
2
: an individual that is referred

Legal Definition

referral

noun
re·​fer·​ral ri-ˈfər-əl How to pronounce referral (audio)
: the act or an instance of referring
appealed the referral of the bill to the Budget Committee

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