referral — the action of sending someone or something to another person or place for treatment, help, advice, etc.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of sending someone or something to another person or place for treatment, help, advice, etc.
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈfɜːrəl/
Korean meaning: 소개, 추천, 의뢰 (다른 사람이나 기관에 보내는 것)
Korean pronunciation: 리**퍼**럴
Example Sentences
- Thanks to my friend's referral, I got a job at the pizza company - now I'm rolling in dough!
- The company offers a $500 referral bonus for each new employee you recommend.
- My dentist's referral to an orthodontist was a brace decision!
referral
NOUN//rɪˈfɜːrəl//
the action of sending someone or something to another person or place for treatment, help, advice, etc.
a friendly receptionist hands a patient a special appointment card while pointing toward another part of the building. The patient nods and accepts the card with a grateful expression on their face. Behind them, the receptionist picks up a phone to call ahead and inform the specialist about the incoming patient. Other patients wait in chairs nearby while medical staff move between different departments. the action of sending someone to another person or place for specialized treatment and help
Medical referral leads to degree conferral, no deferral!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'referre'(다시 가져가다, 되돌리다)에서 파생되어, '누군가를 다른 곳으로 보내다'라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“Thanks to my friend's referral, I got a job at the pizza company - now I'm rolling in dough!”
“The company offers a $500 referral bonus for each new employee you recommend.”
“My dentist's referral to an orthodontist was a brace decision!”
“Our customer referral program has increased sales by 30% this quarter.”
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