referral
noun
re·fer·ral
ri-ˈfər-əl 
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Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
The company relies on a multi-channel approach, including referrals from primary care physicians and fertility clinics, media coverage, and paid SEO and social media marketing.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Placing client relationships at the forefront is one of the brothers’ goals — enabling them to develop connections with repeat customers and gain referrals.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Ask for referrals to specialists who may help clarify the cause of the symptoms.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
The company relies on a multi-channel approach, including referrals from primary care physicians and fertility clinics, media coverage, and paid SEO and social media marketing.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Placing client relationships at the forefront is one of the brothers’ goals — enabling them to develop connections with repeat customers and gain referrals.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Ask for referrals to specialists who may help clarify the cause of the symptoms.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for referral
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“Referral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/referral. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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referral
noun
re·fer·ral
ri-ˈfər-əl
: the act or an instance of referring
Medical Definition
referral
noun
re·fer·ral
ri-ˈfər-əl
1
: the process of directing or redirecting (as a medical case or a patient) to an appropriate specialist or agency for definitive treatment
2
: an individual that is referred
Legal Definition
referral
noun
re·fer·ral
ri-ˈfər-əl
: the act or an instance of referring
appealed the referral of the bill to the Budget Committee
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