referral

Thân thiện

The doctor provides a referral to a specialist.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of sending or directing someone or something to another person or place for information, help, or action. This is the process of referring.
   • A person who is sent or directed to another person or place. This is the individual being referred.
   • An official recommendation or authorization to consult a different specialist, service, or agency. This often refers to a document or instruction.

Examples of Usage

• As the act of sending:
  • The doctor's referral to a cardiologist was necessary for further tests.
  • The job referral from my former manager helped me get an interview.
• As the person being sent:
  • The new patient was a referral from a local clinic.
  • Most of our business comes from client referrals.
• As the recommendation/authorization:
  • Your health insurance requires a referral from your primary care physician to see a specialist.
  • I have a written referral for physical therapy.

Advanced Usage

• "Self-referral": The act of referring oneself to a service or specialist without a recommendation from another professional. This is often contrasted with a formal, external referral.
  • Some counseling services allow for self-referral.
• In legal and official contexts, a referral can mean the directing of a case or matter to a specific court, committee, or authority for a decision or investigation.
  • The ethics committee will review the referral of the complaint.

Variants and Related Words

• Refer (verb): To send or direct someone/something for information, help, or action. (e.g., )
• Referent (noun): The thing that a word or symbol denotes or stands for. (This is a linguistic term, distinct from 'referral'.)
• Referee (noun): An official in sports; or a person who provides a reference for a job applicant.

Synonyms

• Recommendation: A suggestion or endorsement of a suitable person or thing.
• Direction: Guidance or instruction on where to go or what to do.
• Endorsement: A declaration of support or approval.
• Transfer: The movement of someone/something from one place to another.

Related Phrases

• Referral code / link: A unique identifier given to a current user to share with others, often for discounts or rewards.
  • Use my referral link to sign up and get 10% off your first order.
• Referral program: A structured system to encourage existing customers or members to refer new ones.
  • The company's referral program offers incentives for both parties.
• By referral only: Indicating that access or service is granted only through a recommendation from an existing member or client.
  • That exclusive club operates by referral only.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the act of referring (as forwarding an applicant for employment or referring a matter to an appropriate agency)
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. a person whose case has been referred to a specialist or professional group
   • the patient is a referral from Dr. Bones