referral

[ ri-fur-uhl ]

/ rɪˈfɜr əl /

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noun

an act of referring; the state of being referred.

an instance of referring.

a person recommended to someone or for something.

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Origin of referral

First recorded in 1930–35; refer + -al²

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH referral

reference, referral

Words nearby referral

reference mark, reference works, referendum, referent, referential, referral, referred pain, reffo, refi, refill, refinance

How to use referral in a sentence

The idea is to rollout this proprietary program to the other brands this year, as well as launch a referral program.
Bustle wants to turn its newsletters into an 8-figure business, in part, with a rewards program|Kayleigh Barber|February 8, 2021|Digiday
Some turn into clients and others become friends and referrals.
The pandemic reveals the surprising differences in how men and women network|Karen Yuan|January 20, 2021|Fortune
Nacelle works closely with agencies for customer referrals, also tapping on Anderson’s past contacts from his days running a Shopify Plus agency.
E-commerce infrastructure startup Nacelle closes $18M Series A|Lucas Matney|January 12, 2021|TechCrunch
PSIA-AASI provides snow-sports school and instructor referrals, online guides for every level and even individual virtual instruction through a partnership with coaching tool Givego — which directly connects users with the country’s top instructors.
Local cross-country skiing can smooth a bumpy winter’s ups and downs|Erin E. Williams|January 7, 2021|Washington Post

Because obviously some referrals and some tests are necessary.
How Do You Cure a Compassion Crisis? (Ep. 444)|Stephen J. Dubner|December 17, 2020|Freakonomics
In all, the counties had one referral hospital each (approximately 100-150 beds) and 17-24 health centers.
$10,000 a Month for Ebola Fighters|Abby Haglage|October 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If you ever wanted a criminal referral, that would have been one I would have supported 100 percent.
Ex-CIA Top Lawyer: Release the ‘Black Site’ Report|Eli Lake|March 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Perhaps it will be a referral for an intervention shown to have no benefit.
Pediatrician: Vaccinate Your Kids—Or Get Out of My Office|Russell Saunders|January 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And if the person on the other end declines, he or she will often offer up another friend as a referral.
Professional Matchmakers Build Business on Facebook|Nina Strochlic|August 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The IG office opened the investigation last September based on a referral from the FBI, but its progress is unclear, Carper said.
Alejandro Mayorkas’s DHS Nomination Held Up Over IG Investigation|Josh Rogin|July 31, 2013|DAILY BEAST
A national information and referral service that focuses primarily on preventing drug addiction in children and adolescents.
What Works: Schools Without Drugs|United States Department of Education
A computerized referral service to substance abuse literature and prevention programs will begin operating in 1987.
What Works: Schools Without Drugs|United States Department of Education
If this referral is correct, the subspecies concavus probably does not occur in Tamaulipas.
The Recent Mammals of Tamaulipas, Mexico|Ticul Alvarez
Will you tell us what your position was at the time you received this referral?
Warren Commission (10 of 26): Hearings Vol. X (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Are you using the word "reference" as we use the word "referral," sir?
Warren Commission (10 of 26): Hearings Vol. X (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy