referral
noun
re·fer·ral
ri-ˈfər-əl 
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Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
The application process is understandably selective, most often coming from referrals sent by other organizations such as its namesake, New Beginnings.
—Graham P. Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
To date, all of my clients slid into my DMs and every project has been [secured through] word-of-mouth referrals.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2025
These include referrals to metastatic support communities support groups, family and individual counseling, fitness and nutrition guidance, and community resources.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
The application process is understandably selective, most often coming from referrals sent by other organizations such as its namesake, New Beginnings.
—Graham P. Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
To date, all of my clients slid into my DMs and every project has been [secured through] word-of-mouth referrals.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2025
These include referrals to metastatic support communities support groups, family and individual counseling, fitness and nutrition guidance, and community resources.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for referral
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“Referral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/referral. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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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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