Synonyms of referral

Noun

1. referral, case

usage: a person whose case has been referred to a specialist or professional group; "the patient is a referral from Dr. Bones"

2. referral, recommendation

usage: 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. referral, forwarding

usage: the act of referring (as forwarding an applicant for employment or referring a matter to an appropriate agency)

Definition and meaning of referral (Dictionary)