referral

A referral is the act of telling someone about the positive features of a person or a business, or the person who is being referred. (noun)

An example of a referral is telling someone why a certain person or business would be a good relationship for them to consider.
An example of a referral is a patient who has come to see a doctor based on the recommendation of another medical professional.

See referral in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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