C1nounformalhealthwork
US/rɪˈfɜːr.əl/
UK/rɪˈfɜː.rəl/
the act of sending someone to another person or place for help, advice or treatment
In context
You need a referral from your family doctor to see a specialist.
Most of our new customers come through referral by friends.
The school made a referral to a speech therapist.
Words that go with referral
noun + preposition
- referral fromShe came with a referral from her GP.
- referral toThe referral to the hospital took a week.
verb + noun
- make a referralThe nurse will make a referral today.
- get a referralIt is hard to get a referral in this region.
noun + noun
- referral letterThe clinic asked me to bring a referral letter from my family doctor.
- referral programThe app has a referral program with free credit.