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referal vs referral

The word for the act of referring someone or something is commonly misspelled in English. Use "referral," not "referal."
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Last updated: March 20, 2019 • 61984 views

referal

This phrase is not correct. Don't use it.

"Referral" is often misspelled. "Referal" needs another "r" in the middle of the word.
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Some alternatives from our editors:

  • referral
  • recommendation

referral

This phrase is correct.

A "referral" is when someone directs you to another source for help or information.

In the United States, this is most commonly used when discussing healthcare. A primary care doctor might give a patient a referral to a specialist who can treat a complex medical condition.

Some companies will give referral bonuses to existing customers who persuade new customers to try their product.

Some examples from our editors:

  • When I tore a tendon in my knee, my doctor gave me a referral to an orthopedic surgeon.
  • My friend signed up for the grocery delivery service using my referral link, so I got a fifteen dollar credit!
  • In January, our company secured 140 new customers through our new referral program.
  • Mr President, we also naturally support the referral motion.
  • Look, you might need a referral.
  • The Standing Committee shall deliver its opinion within six months of such referral.
  • The reasons for referral concerned the risk of gastrointestinal and skin reactions.
  • (Codecision procedure: first reading - renewed referral)
  • A non-public transaction can consequently be the subject of a pre-notification referral request.
  • The referral request was joined by the United Kingdom.
  • The product under referral is intended for horses only.
  • The review was carried out under an' Article 29' referral 1.
  • The divergences identified at the start of the referral were resolved.
  • The rapporteur spoke on the referral.
  • Codecision legislative proposals awaiting renewed referral (Rule 214)
  • Consultation/assent legislative proposals awaiting renewed referral (Rule 214)
  • The Committee shall deliver its opinion within six months of this referral.
  • She confirmed this referral at the sitting of 14 June 2001 (C5-0613/2000).
  • Our rapporteur, Mrs Schierhuber, proposes referral to committee.
  • Madam President, I oppose referral back to committee.
  • I ask therefore for the application for referral back to committee to be withdrawn.
  • There is a proposal for referral to committee.
  • IMI users in a coordinator may be designated as referral handlers.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • recommendation

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