Referral
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪˈfɜː.ɹəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Referral is a noun meaning The act or process of transferring someone or something to another, of sending by reference, or referring.
Meaning
The act or process of transferring someone or something to another, of sending by reference, or referring.
More Meanings
- (slang) A document used by schools detailing some form of a student's misbehavior and listing the actions taken before and after the student's receipt of the referral.
Example Sentences
After misbehaving in class, George was given a referral for disrupting class and sent to the office.
The insurance company insists I get a referral from my regular doctor. I can't just go to the specialist; a GP has got to refer me.
Word Forms
- referrals
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include refer, referring, presentation, directions, referencing, introduction.
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