Referral
/rɪˈfɜːr.əl/noun
The act of directing someone to another person or resource for assistance or information.
Did you know?The concept of referral was linked to ancient practices of invoking spirits for guidance, making it a mystical connection to wisdom and authority.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
referre
“to carry back, relate, or bring back.”
Old French
Old French
referrer
“to refer or relate.”
Middle English
Middle English
referren
“to refer or direct to.”
Modern English
English
referral
“the act of directing someone to another for assistance.”