referral

• Nom désignant l'action d'orienter ou d'envoyer une personne vers un spécialiste ou une source appropriée, ainsi que la personne ou le cas ainsi adressé.

A noun referring to the act of directing someone to a specialist or appropriate source, or the person or case that has been directed in such a way.

1. Person referredB2formal

   A person whose case has been directed to a specialist or professional group for further action.

   Personne orientée

   • The clinic received a new referral from the local hospital.
   • Each referral is assessed by the intake team.
   • The specialist saw three referrals this morning.

2. Recommendation to consultB2formal

   A recommendation to seek advice or treatment from a specific professional or group.

   Recommandation de consulter

   • My doctor gave me a referral to a cardiologist.
   • She needed a referral to see the dermatologist.
   • The referral was sent to the mental health department.

   Synonymesendorsementrecommendationreferencesuggestion

3. Act of referringB2formal

   The process of directing someone to an appropriate person, agency, or service.

   Action d'orienter

   • The referral of the applicant to the HR department was processed quickly.
   • Proper referral ensures that patients receive the right care.
   • The matter was handled through a formal referral to the legal team.

   Synonymesrecommendationreference