referral

noun
UK: /rɪˈfɜː.rəl/
US: /rɪˈfɝː.əl/

  1. The act of sending someone to another person or place for help.

    1. I got a referral to a good doctor.
    2. My doctor gave me a referral to a specialist for my back pain; I hope it helps.

  2. Someone who has been sent to another person or place for help.

    1. She is a referral from the hospital.
    2. Each referral is carefully assessed to determine the best course of treatment.

  3. The process of directing or redirecting someone to appropriate assistance, resources, or services.

    1. The social worker handled the referral.
    2. The success of the program relies on effective referral mechanisms and support networks.

Synonyms

recommendation nomination endorsement
referral verb

  1. To direct someone to a different source for help or information.

    1. I will refer you to a specialist.
    2. The doctor decided to refer the patient to a cardiologist for further evaluation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "referral" in English means: The act of sending someone to another person or place for help., Someone who has been sent to another person or place for help., The process of directing or redirecting someone to appropriate assistance, resources, or services..

The phonetic transcription of "referral" is /rɪˈfɜː.rəl/ in British English and /rɪˈfɝː.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "referral": recommendation, nomination, endorsement.

Example usage of "referral": "I got a referral to a good doctor.". More examples on the page.