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.

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Etymology

Origin of referral

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

Example Sentences

It said it did not keep a central record of referrals to charities and other organisations but was "not aware of any referrals to First Contact Mental Health".

From BBC

The bar says Yaghoubtil repeatedly asked for a referral fee from a woman injured in a Michigan drugstore after she dropped the firm for allegedly taking too long to file her lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times

Autism treatment was often “provided by staff who did not have the appropriate credentials” and “to children who did not receive the required diagnostic evaluations or treatment referrals,” the IG reported in its Indiana review.

From The Wall Street Journal

The data includes details on cases and referrals from 83 federal districts, as well as the citizenship status of those charged.

From The Wall Street Journal

He passed out promotional cards to area businesses with freebies for referrals.

From The Wall Street Journal

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