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Definition of referral

referral

/rɪˈfɜːrəl/
re · fer · ral
Plural:referrals
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• noun

1

An act of directing someone or something to a person, place, or group for further action, information, or specialist treatment.

Example

"My primary care physician wrote a referral so I could see a cardiologist."

2

A person whose case or business has been directed to a specialist, professional, or organization.

Example

"The law firm relies heavily on client referrals to grow its practice."

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• Rhymes for referral

• Nearby Words

reference
referendum
referential
referral
referrer
refight
refigure

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 20th century, the word is formed from the verb 'refer' (from Latin 'referre', meaning 'to carry back') combined with the noun-forming suffix '-al'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Referral. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/referral
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