referral
noun
re·fer·ral
ri-ˈfər-əl
Examples of referral in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2024
The program was able to address 854 of those requests through a referral, providing information or resources, or was in the process of working through the case.
—Ellie Silverman, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024
That might translate to longer wait times for appointments, bureaucratic red tape or difficulty getting referrals and access to specialists, and more.
—Pamela Appea, Parents, 9 Mar. 2024
Some providers competed to recruit caregivers, advertising online and offering $1,500 or more as signing bonuses, and hundreds of dollars for referrals.
—Ted Alcorn Kaiti Sullivan, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2024
The shelter will prioritize those experiencing homelessness in the vicinity and require a referral for those intending to use the site, meaning no walk-up service.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 1 Mar. 2024
That number fell to just seven referrals in 2021, of which five were rejected, according to the latest available BOI annual report.
—Maya Miller, Sacramento Bee, 22 Feb. 2024
For example, the Tell a Friend offer gives you 200% of your friend’s first deposit up to $100, and an extra $25 for referrals who deposit with Bitcoin.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2024
Real estate professionals and companies that leverage technology will be able to make life easier for their clients—and in turn, those clients will be more likely to send along referrals.
—Jesse Sasomsup, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1927, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing referral
Dictionary Entries Near referral
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“Referral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/referral. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.
Kids Definition
referral
noun
re·fer·ral
ri-ˈfər-əl
: the act or an instance of referring
Medical Definition
referral
noun
re·fer·ral
ri-ˈfər-əl
1
: the process of directing or redirecting (as a medical case or a patient) to an appropriate specialist or agency for definitive treatment
2
: an individual that is referred
Legal Definition
referral
noun
re·fer·ral
ri-ˈfər-əl
: the act or an instance of referring
appealed the referral of the bill to the Budget Committee
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