Dictionary Check: referral
"referral" is a valid word!
Scrabble
11
points
Words with Friends
12
points
Definition
noun
a person whose case has been referred to a specialist or professional group
Example:
"the patient is a referral from Dr. Bones"
noun
a recommendation to consult the (professional) person or group to whom one has been referred
Example:
"the insurance company says that you need a written referral from your physician before seeing a specialist"
noun
the act of referring (as forwarding an applicant for employment or referring a matter to an appropriate agency)
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