1. the act of directing someone to another person or place for help, information, or services
Usage: plural of referral
2. people who have been directed to someone or something by another person
Usage: plural of referral

Examples

• The doctor made several referrals to specialists for her condition.
• Our business grows mainly through customer referrals.
• The counselor provided referrals to local support groups.
• Most of our new clients come from referrals by satisfied customers.
• The hospital processes hundreds of referrals each week.
• She received referrals to three different therapists.
• The company rewards employees for successful referrals.