Words · Common
referral
/ɹɪˈfɝəl/ · 8 letters · 5 distinct letters
- noun
a person whose case has been referred to a specialist or professional group
the patient is a referral from Dr. Bones
- 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
- noun
the act of referring (as forwarding an applicant for employment or referring a matter to an appropriate agency)