referral
noun
re·fer·ral
ri-ˈfər-əl
Examples of referral in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.
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Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2024
Royce Murray federal court declaration by CBSNews.com on Scribd
In the four months before Mr. Biden's order, U.S. asylum officers received between 17,000 and 20,000 referrals to screen migrants per month.
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Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2024
If wrongdoing is found, SEC investigations can lead to civil allegations or referrals to the Department of Justice for potential criminal investigation and possible charges.
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Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2024
According to Brooks, office referrals dropped by 50% and suspensions fell by 30% to 40%.
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Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1927, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing referral
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“Referral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/referral. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
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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