Synonyms: referral
Definition: the act of referring (as forwarding an applicant for employment or referring a matter to an appropriate agency)
Similar words: forwarding
Definition: the act of sending on to another destination
Usage: the forwarding of mail to a new address is done automatically; the forwarding of resumes to the personnel department
Synonyms: referral
Definition: a recommendation to consult the (professional) person or group to whom one has been referred
Usage: the insurance company says that you need a written referral from your physician before seeing a specialist
Similar words: recommendation
Definition: something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
Synonyms: referral
Definition: a person whose case has been referred to a specialist or professional group
Usage: the patient is a referral from Dr. Bones
Similar words: case
Definition: a person requiring professional services
Usage: a typical case was the suburban housewife described by a marriage counselor