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referral

American  
[ri-fur-uhl] / rɪˈfɜr əl /

noun

  1. an act of referring; the state of being referred.

  2. an instance of referring.

  3. a person recommended to someone or for something.


Etymology

Origin of referral

First recorded in 1930–35; refer + -al 2

Example Sentences

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Haywood said unlike food banks no-one needs a referral to shop at the larder.

From BBC

“With the benefit of our continued learnings, under our enhanced law enforcement referral protocol, we would refer the account banned in June 2025 to law enforcement if it were discovered today.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The EU referral follows his arrest by UK police on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

From BBC

On Tuesday evening, the Lord Speaker denied any involvement after he was initially reported as the source of the referral.

From BBC

Daniel says referrals to the charity have risen sharply.

From BBC