Referral
noun
The act of directing someone to a different place or person for information, help, or action, often to a person or group with more knowledge or power.
The doctor gave him a referral to a specialist to further evaluate his condition.
Often appears as...
- doctor referral
- referral system
noun
A process or procedure by which a client, patient, or case is sent to another agency, professional, or program for further assessment, treatment, or service.
The social worker initiated a referral for the family to receive additional support services.
Often appears as...
- referral for treatment
- referral to an agency
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Technical
noun
A recommendation by a salesperson or agent to use a particular professional or service.
The real estate agent earned a commission thanks to a referral from a past client.
Often appears as...
- earn a referral
- referral commission
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A method of getting more customers or clients by having others recommend them.
The salon has a referral program where you get a discount if you bring in a friend.
Often appears as...
- referral program
- referral discount
Usage tips
Business
noun
The act of directing someone to a different place or person for information, help, or action, often to a person or group with more knowledge or power.
The doctor gave him a referral to a specialist to further evaluate his condition.
Often appears as...
- doctor referral
- referral system
noun
A process or procedure by which a client, patient, or case is sent to another agency, professional, or program for further assessment, treatment, or service.
The social worker initiated a referral for the family to receive additional support services.
Often appears as...
- referral for treatment
- referral to an agency
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A recommendation by a salesperson or agent to use a particular professional or service.
The real estate agent earned a commission thanks to a referral from a past client.
Often appears as...
- earn a referral
- referral commission
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A method of getting more customers or clients by having others recommend them.
The salon has a referral program where you get a discount if you bring in a friend.
Often appears as...
- referral program
- referral discount
Usage tips
Business
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Medical Context
Referral in medical terms usually involves seeing a specialist after primary doctor's advice.
I got a referral for an MRI scan.
Pro Tip 2/2Professional Trust
A referral indicates trust in another professional's expertise.
My therapist's referral to a counselor was very helpful.
Pro Tip 1/2Medical Context
Referral in medical terms usually involves seeing a specialist after primary doctor's advice.
I got a referral for an MRI scan.
Pro Tip 2/2Professional Trust
A referral indicates trust in another professional's expertise.
My therapist's referral to a counselor was very helpful.
Pro Tip 1/2Medical Context
Referral in medical terms usually involves seeing a specialist after primary doctor's advice.
I got a referral for an MRI scan.
Pro Tip 2/2Professional Trust
A referral indicates trust in another professional's expertise.
My therapist's referral to a counselor was very helpful.
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Adorable Underwater Dogs...
rehabilitation referrals so what are we are going to see today you're going to see a number of different dogs swimming and you're going to see how they move in the water we use the buoyancy of the water because it unweight them and it takes throwing up their joints and makes it much more comfortable for the need to move but it also means that they have to work hard so it's like going to the gym
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Rebecca Onie: What if...
And when the doctor begins the visit, she knows height, weight, is there food at home, is the family living in a shelter. And that not only leads to a better set of clinical choices, but the doctor can also prescribe those resources for the patient, using Health Leads like any other sub-specialty referral. The problem is,
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What I learned from 100...
But had I left after the initial rejection, I would've thought, well, it's because the guy didn't trust me, it's because I was crazy, because I didn't dress up well, I didn't look good. It was none of those. It was because what I offered did not fit what he wanted. And he trusted me enough to offer me a referral,
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Vinay Venkatraman:...
with basic tools and basic concepts of health care, and the main purpose is basically to inform people to basically, how to lead a better life, but also to divert or sort of make recommendations of what kind of health care should they approach? They are basically referral services, essentially.
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3 lessons on success...
is that nearly every family has access to affordable domestic help. The challenge therefore becomes how to recruit effectively. Just like I would in my business life, I have based the selection of who would support me with my children while I'm at work on a strong referral.
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Combating corruption in...
at mulago Uganda's national referral hospital there I base myself an award for patients who've been abandoned by their families and were dying of AIDS with tuberculosis I would bathe and feed them and advocate on their behalf during their last days and hours some of those
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Sherwin Nuland: How...
Anybody who's been depressed here knows what that's like. I couldn't even pull the covers off myself. Well, you're in a university medical center, where everybody knows everybody. And it's perfectly clear to my colleagues, so my referrals began to decrease.
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Steve Silberman: The...
while fielding referrals from as far away as South Africa. That's actually not surprising, because Kanner's criteria for diagnosing autism were incredibly selective. For example, he discouraged giving the diagnosis to children who had seizures
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Texting that saves lives...
pretty powerful it's fast it's pretty private no one hears you in a stall you're just texting quietly it's real time we could help millions of teens with counseling and referrals that's great but the thing that really makes
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Why being respectful to...
and if you're within five feet, you say hello. He explained that civility spread, patient satisfaction scores rose, as did patient referrals. Civility and respect can be used to boost an organization's performance.
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Adorable Underwater Dogs...
rehabilitation referrals so what are we are going to see today you're going to see a number of different dogs swimming and you're going to see how they move in the water we use the buoyancy of the water because it unweight them and it takes throwing up their joints and makes it much more comfortable for the need to move but it also means that they have to work hard so it's like going to the gym
Video examples
Rebecca Onie: What if...
And when the doctor begins the visit, she knows height, weight, is there food at home, is the family living in a shelter. And that not only leads to a better set of clinical choices, but the doctor can also prescribe those resources for the patient, using Health Leads like any other sub-specialty referral. The problem is,
Video examples
What I learned from 100...
But had I left after the initial rejection, I would've thought, well, it's because the guy didn't trust me, it's because I was crazy, because I didn't dress up well, I didn't look good. It was none of those. It was because what I offered did not fit what he wanted. And he trusted me enough to offer me a referral,
Video examples
Vinay Venkatraman:...
with basic tools and basic concepts of health care, and the main purpose is basically to inform people to basically, how to lead a better life, but also to divert or sort of make recommendations of what kind of health care should they approach? They are basically referral services, essentially.
Video examples
3 lessons on success...
is that nearly every family has access to affordable domestic help. The challenge therefore becomes how to recruit effectively. Just like I would in my business life, I have based the selection of who would support me with my children while I'm at work on a strong referral.
Video examples
Combating corruption in...
at mulago Uganda's national referral hospital there I base myself an award for patients who've been abandoned by their families and were dying of AIDS with tuberculosis I would bathe and feed them and advocate on their behalf during their last days and hours some of those
Video examples
Sherwin Nuland: How...
Anybody who's been depressed here knows what that's like. I couldn't even pull the covers off myself. Well, you're in a university medical center, where everybody knows everybody. And it's perfectly clear to my colleagues, so my referrals began to decrease.
Video examples
Steve Silberman: The...
while fielding referrals from as far away as South Africa. That's actually not surprising, because Kanner's criteria for diagnosing autism were incredibly selective. For example, he discouraged giving the diagnosis to children who had seizures
Video examples
Texting that saves lives...
pretty powerful it's fast it's pretty private no one hears you in a stall you're just texting quietly it's real time we could help millions of teens with counseling and referrals that's great but the thing that really makes
Video examples
Why being respectful to...
and if you're within five feet, you say hello. He explained that civility spread, patient satisfaction scores rose, as did patient referrals. Civility and respect can be used to boost an organization's performance.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Scott Weiss
American Businessman
It's really hard to break through the clutter and get the attention of the top investors, as they typically only look at deals that come in from a warm, credible referral. There's absolutely nothing more credible than getting an endorsement from a well-known subject matter expert who has already put their own money into your company.
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Fabrizio Moreira
Ecuadorian Politician
Holiday hiring is only useful if you get the right people, and the consensus among HR professionals is that the most consistent and efficient means of finding good people is to use word of mouth. Namely, this is because focusing on referrals means that only people who are already within your network will apply.
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Laura Wasser
American Lawyer
To find a pool of lawyers from whom to choose, solicit referrals from other professionals you know or deal with - an accountant, banker or business leader. Check out Bar Association listings as well, and don't neglect Internet research.
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Doug Jones
American Actor
That's kind of how my jobs have happened over the years. It's been referrals throughout the creature effects/make-up world. The drawings happen, and they see that it's a tall, skinny thing, and they go, 'Let's get Doug Jones for that.
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Jonathan Kozol
American Writer
But when I went to Harvard, it kind of got washed out of me, partly because people made fun of you in college. If you said you believed in God, they would look at you clinically, you know, suggest that you needed a referral.
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Fabrizio Moreira
Ecuadorian Politician
It is surprising how little most small business values the customers. A positive feedback from the customer is critical to your business, and what's more important is their referral.
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Ken Starr
American Lawyer
I thought we were to discuss a referral which we believe contains substantial and credible information of potential impeachable offenses by the President of the United States.
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Albert Ellis
American Psychologist
In the old days we used to get more referrals, because people had insurance that paid for therapy. Now they belong to HMOs, and we can only be affiliated with a few HMOs.
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Bo Bennett
American Businessman
In sales, a referral is the key to the door of resistance.
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Scott Weiss
American Businessman
It's really hard to break through the clutter and get the attention of the top investors, as they typically only look at deals that come in from a warm, credible referral. There's absolutely nothing more credible than getting an endorsement from a well-known subject matter expert who has already put their own money into your company.
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Fabrizio Moreira
Ecuadorian Politician
Holiday hiring is only useful if you get the right people, and the consensus among HR professionals is that the most consistent and efficient means of finding good people is to use word of mouth. Namely, this is because focusing on referrals means that only people who are already within your network will apply.
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Laura Wasser
American Lawyer
To find a pool of lawyers from whom to choose, solicit referrals from other professionals you know or deal with - an accountant, banker or business leader. Check out Bar Association listings as well, and don't neglect Internet research.
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Doug Jones
American Actor
That's kind of how my jobs have happened over the years. It's been referrals throughout the creature effects/make-up world. The drawings happen, and they see that it's a tall, skinny thing, and they go, 'Let's get Doug Jones for that.
Quote examples
Jonathan Kozol
American Writer
But when I went to Harvard, it kind of got washed out of me, partly because people made fun of you in college. If you said you believed in God, they would look at you clinically, you know, suggest that you needed a referral.
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Fabrizio Moreira
Ecuadorian Politician
It is surprising how little most small business values the customers. A positive feedback from the customer is critical to your business, and what's more important is their referral.
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Ken Starr
American Lawyer
I thought we were to discuss a referral which we believe contains substantial and credible information of potential impeachable offenses by the President of the United States.
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Albert Ellis
American Psychologist
In the old days we used to get more referrals, because people had insurance that paid for therapy. Now they belong to HMOs, and we can only be affiliated with a few HMOs.
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Bo Bennett
American Businessman
In sales, a referral is the key to the door of resistance.
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