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.
—USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
The actors union also has a reporting tool that provides referrals for therapeutic, legal or law enforcement assistance along with a phone line that offers support from clinical professionals.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2024
The organization also helped facilitate the referral of a patient with lower limb injuries to a field hospital in Rafah.
—NBC News, 5 Apr. 2024
In a short statement sent Thursday afternoon, Sharp HealthCare confirmed the arrangement, saying that its Mesa Vista facility on the campus of its flagship Sharp Memorial Hospital has the capacity to handle Palomar’s anticipated referral increase.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
Parker says his approach will put higher expectations on schools, parents and city agencies to report and address unexcused absences, as well as amend the truancy referral process.
—Meagan Flynn, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
The former Connecticut health commissioner said concierge doctors join large hospital systems because of the institutions' reputations, while hospitals sign up concierge physicians to ensure referrals to specialists and inpatient care.
—Phil Galewitz | Kff Health News, ABC News, 29 Mar. 2024
When Olivas requested a referral to the system’s memory care team for further testing, the new doctor readily agreed, but an appointment wasn’t available for six to eight months.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 29 Mar. 2024
Then, ask for a referral to one person they are connected to.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Mar. 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 24 Apr. 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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