referral
noun/rɪˈfɜrəl/
Frequency rank: #6,859 most common English word
Meaning
The act of directing someone to another person or authority for help or information; also the document or recommendation used to do so.
Example sentence
My doctor gave me referral to see a specialist about my knee pain.
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