referral
noun
referrals
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pluralof referral.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Medicare Advantage plans offer extra benefits such as vision and dental coverage and cap annual out-of-pocket costs but have a limited choice of doctors and extra requirements or prior authorizations for specialist referrals.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
When the money runs out, they kick the patients out without support or referrals, regardless of whether or not they have recovered—a practice known as “patient dumping” or “curbing.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
While younger people have driven the rise in its use, Moore said the last year had seen a rise in referrals for adults aged 25 to 34, particularly in Cardiff and south-east Wales.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
The Welsh government said it was "vital that lessons are learned from this tragic case, caused by unacceptable failings in the management of referrals".
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Her seven rooms were always crammed to the gills, with as many as twenty-one men boarding at a time and five to six new referrals every day.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
