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REFERRAL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for REFERRAL?

Need another word that means the same as “referral”? Find 6 synonyms for “referral” in this overview.

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The synonyms of “Referral” are: passing on, transfer, redirection, handover, direction, remission

Referral as a Noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “referral” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A person whose case has been referred to a specialist or professional group.
A person whose case has been referred to a specialist doctor or a professional body.
The directing of a patient to a medical specialist by a GP.
An act of referring someone or something for consultation, review, or further action.
The act of referring (as forwarding an applicant for employment or referring a matter to an appropriate agency.
A recommendation to consult the (professional) person or group to whom one has been referred.

direction	Something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action. A new council was installed under the direction* of the king.*
handover	An act or instance of handing something over. The handover* of occupied territory.*
passing on	A bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another.
redirection	The action of assigning or directing something to a new or different place or purpose. Mail redirection.
remission	The act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance. The scheme allows for the partial remission* of tuition fees.*
transfer	The act of transfering something from one form to another. The best student was a transfer* from LSU.*

The insurance company says that you need a written referral from your physician before seeing a specialist.
The patient is a referral from Dr. Bones.

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