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referral

American  
[ri-fur-uhl] / rɪˈfɜr əl /

noun

  1. an act of referring; the state of being referred.

  2. an instance of referring.

  3. a person recommended to someone or for something.


Etymology

Origin of referral

First recorded in 1930–35; refer + -al 2

Example Sentences

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The company added that it is constantly reviewing its referral criteria with experts and that it is reviewing the case for improvements.

From BBC

"I was permanently excluded from two primary schools, sectioned, home-tutored, and placed in a pupil referral unit," he said.

From BBC

Medicare Advantage plans offer extra benefits such as vision and dental coverage, but those come with the trade-off of a limited choice of doctors and requirements for specialist referrals.

From MarketWatch

Since then, it has received more than 60 referrals for people like Patrick from across the region.

From BBC

Anne has made a series of safeguarding referrals to West Northamptonshire Council, but said she had not gone to the police due to the lack of witnesses and CCTV.

From BBC