Referral Definition & Meaning

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)

"Referral" in song lyrics

See how referral is used in real songs:

  • "You wanna come through you need a referral"
    Bekay f/ Masta Ace — Brooklyn Bridge
  • "Is it a boy or a girl, I think I should referral"
    Esham — KKKill the Fetus
  • "right of first referral"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "referral"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "referral" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for referral to find words that pair well.

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