referral Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a person whose case has been referred to a specialist or professional group
   
   • the patient is a referral from Dr. Bones
2. noun a recommendation to consult the (professional) person or group to whom one has been referred
   
   • the insurance company says that you need a written referral from your physician before seeing a specialist
3. noun the act of referring (as forwarding an applicant for employment or referring a matter to an appropriate agency)
   

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