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Updated June 2026
The act of directing someone to a different place, person, or source for information, help, or services. A recommendation to consult a specialist or authority.
“The GP provided a referral to a specialist after reviewing the patient's persistent symptoms.”
/rɪˈfɜːrəl/
re·fer·ral
Contains double R in middle positions; watch for -AL ending pattern
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