REFERRAL
/ɹɪˈfɜːɹəl/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of REFERRAL
The act or process of transferring someone or something to another, of sending by reference, or referring.
"The insurance company insists I get a referral from my regular doctor. I can't just go to the specialist; a GP has got to refer me."
A document used by schools detailing some form of a student's misbehavior and listing the actions taken before and after the student's receipt of the referral.
"After misbehaving in class, George was given a referral for disrupting class and sent to the office."
Examples of REFERRAL in a Sentence
- "The insurance company insists I get a referral from my regular doctor. I can't just go to the specialist; a GP has got to refer me."
- "After misbehaving in class, George was given a referral for disrupting class and sent to the office."
Word Details
Is REFERRAL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, REFERRAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: REFERRAL uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for REFERRAL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | f | e | r | r | a | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in REFERRAL
77 words from the letters in REFERRAL
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How to Use REFERRAL in Word Games
REFERRAL is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble REFERRAL to find 77 additional valid words.