referral meaning and definition

REFERRAL noun

Definition of referral (noun)

1. a person whose case has been referred to a specialist or professional group
   • "the patient is a referral from Dr. Bones"
2. a recommendation to consult the (professional) person or group to whom one has been referred
   • "the insurance company says that you need a written referral from your physician before seeing a specialist"
3. the act of referring (as forwarding an applicant for employment or referring a matter to an appropriate agency)