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noun
- a person whose case has been referred to a specialist or professional group
The patient is a referral from Dr. Bones.
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the act of referring (as forwarding an applicant for employment or referring a matter to an appropriate agency)
source: WordNet 3.0
