referral

noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about referral at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

1. A person whose case has been referred to a specialist or professional group.

   the patient is a referral from Dr. Bones

2. 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. The act of referring (as forwarding an applicant for employment or referring a matter to an appropriate agency).