referral

/rɪˈfɜrəl/
noun
  1. The act of sending someone to another person or place for help, information, or service.
    • She got the job through a referral from her former boss.
    • My doctor gave me a referral to a specialist for my knee pain.
    • The company offers a bonus for each successful employee referral.
  2. A person who has been sent to someone or somewhere for help, information, or service.
    • The clinic saw ten new referrals from the hospital this morning.
    • Each referral is contacted within 24 hours to schedule an appointment.
    • The therapist accepted the referral and began working with the patient.
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