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referrer

referrer

1 6.1
A source that directs people to help or information
  • noun
  • /rɪˈfɜːrər/
translation icon : referidor
  • The question I always ask the referrer is whether they are willing to bet part of their bonus on this person.

Examples

  • The team receives referrals through various routes, but the largest group of referrers is families themselves.

    Academic text (2010)
  • Consequently, Twitter has long been deemphasized as an important traffic source just because Twitter.com shows up low on the referrer list in analytics.

    Blog text (12)
  • There are circumstances, however, when there is no referrer data.

    Blog text (26)
  • I do have over 1,000 domains with them, and a referrer discount.

    Blog text (9)
  • Our user now has insight into how many referrers and how many clicks they have on their own unique URL.

    Blog text (7)
  • The referrer reported that Jenkins had recently experienced panic attacks while at work, and this was impairing his psychological well-being and occupational functioning.

    Academic text (2012)
  • The marketing team encourages satisfied customers to act as referrers by recommending our services to their friends.

  • He became a valuable referrer for the charity, helping to connect many potential donors with the organization.

  • Many businesses rely on referrers to gain new clients, as personal recommendations often lead to increased trust.

Synonyms

recommender
vsreferrer
1 4.1

A person who writes a letter saying you are good for a job or course

is broader, directing people to places, services, or information
introducer
vsreferrer
  • Jargon
5.3

A person or company that sends customers to another business for a fee

does the same without focusing on commercial payment or commission

How Connected

partner
1.4
affiliate
  • Jargon
42 4.5
reseller
12 3.7
referrer
1 6.1

Surface Forms

referrer singular
referrers plural

Morphology

referrer = refer (transparent) = refer + er

A straightforward agentive nominalization from the verb 'refer' with the productive suffix '-er', meaning 'one who refers'.

Etymology

Referrer comes from Latin parts re- 'back' and ferre 'to carry', the same idea you see in words like transfer and refer. So, a referrer is someone who 'sends' or directs a person to another person, place, or service.