referral
noun
re·fer·ral
ri-ˈfər-əl
Examples of referral in a Sentence
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Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 28 Sep. 2024
Relationships and referrals—with press, vendors, thought leaders, clients and talent—are essential.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
For businesses, diversifying promotional strategies beyond referrals is crucial for growth.
—Francisco Ramirez, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
In Baker's case, that would mean a referral is made to the Brown County District Attorney's Office.
—Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1927, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing referral
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“Referral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/referral. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
referral
noun
re·fer·ral
ri-ˈfər-əl
: the act or an instance of referring
Medical Definition
referral
noun
re·fer·ral
ri-ˈfər-əl
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
: the act or an instance of referring
appealed the referral of the bill to the Budget Committee
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