a slip, usually of paper or cardboard, serving as evidence that the holder has paid a fare or admission or is entitled to some service, right, or the like

a railroad ticket; a theater ticket.

a summons issued for a traffic or parking violation.

a written or printed slip of paper, cardboard, etc., affixed to something to indicate its nature, price, or the like; label or tag.

a slate of candidates nominated by a particular party or faction and running together in an election.

the license of a ship's officer or of an aviation pilot.

Banking . a preliminary recording of transactions prior to their entry in more permanent books of account.

Informal . the proper or advisable thing

That's the ticket! Warm milk and toast is just the ticket for you.

Archaic . a placard.

Obsolete . a short note, notice, or memorandum.

to attach a ticket to; distinguish by means of a ticket; label.

to furnish with a ticket, as on the railroad.

to serve with a summons for a traffic or parking violation.

to attach such a summons to

to ticket illegally parked cars.

have tickets on oneself

Australian Slang . to be conceited.

noun

admission , badge , board , card , certificate , check , chit , coupon , credential , docket , document , invite , key , label , license , marker , note , notice , open sesame , paper , pass , passage , passport , password , permit , raincheck , receipt , record , slip , sticker , stub , tab , tag , token , voucher , lineup , slate , formula , route , secret , ballot , choice , ducat , fare , list , means , price , summons

verb

label , mark , tag