ticket Definition

ticket
noun

1. A printed piece of paper or card which shows that the holder has paid a fare, eg for travel on a bus or train, or for admission, eg to a theatre or cinema, or has the right to use certain services, eg a library.

Thesaurus: certificate, token, voucher, stub, pass, document, licence, permit.
2. An official notice issued to someone who has committed a motor offence, such as speeding or parking illegally.
3. A tag or label, especially one that shows the price and size, etc of the item to which it is attached.
(N Amer)
4. A list of candidates put up for election by a political party.
5. The policies of a particular political party.

Example: was elected on the Republican ticket
6. slang
A certificate discharging a soldier from the army.
7. slang
A licence or permit, especially one allowing the holder to work as a ship's master or pilot.
8. colloq
Exactly what is required, proper or best.
Example: just the ticket

verb

ticketed, ticketing
1. To give or attach a ticket or label to someone or something.

Etymology: 17c: from French estiquier to attach or stick.