Referral (Noun)
Meaning 1
A person whose case has been referred to a specialist or professional group; "the patient is a referral from Dr. Bones".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Meaning 2
The act of referring (as forwarding an applicant for employment or referring a matter to an appropriate agency).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.