Meaning & Definition of Referral in English

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)