referral

4 definitions • 5 examples

the act of directing someone to a different place or person for information, help, or action, often to a person or group with more knowledge or power:

The doctor gave him a referral to (= arranged for him to see) the consultant.

an act of sending someone or something to a person or place where what is wanted or needed can be obtained:

Her doctor gave her a referral to a specialist.

the act of directing someone to a different place or person for information, help, or action:

a referral from sb/sth The commission's inquiry into the warranties began after a referral from the Office for Fair Trading.

75% of the company's hires come from employee referrals.

someone who is directed to a different place or person for information, help, or action:

business/client referrals People on the company's client database are also promised discounts for future custom and cash rewards or free gifts for business referrals.