How do you use the word "referral" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "referral": Thank you for your referral. Employee referral programs are gaining in popularity.

Referral Meaning

/ɹɪˈfɜː.ɹəl/

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

nounThe act or process of transferring someone or something to another, of sending by reference, or referring.

nounA document used by schools detailing some form of a student's misbehavior and listing the actions taken before and after the student's receipt of the referral.

Sentence Examples

Thank you for your referral.

Employee referral programs are gaining in popularity.

Do I need a GP referral for private treatment?

CEFR Practice Quiz

After the checkup, the doctor gave me a ____ to see a heart specialist.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

The GP wrote a ____ letter to the hospital specialist explaining the patient's symptoms.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree English refer Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English referral From refer + -al.

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