Definition

The process of providing or selling tickets for events, travel, or services.

Example

The ticketing system was updated to make it easier for customers to purchase their tickets online.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new ticketing system for the concert?

Yeah, I heard it's supposed to make the process a lot smoother.

I hope so, because the last time was a mess with all the ticketing issues.

Exactly! I can't wait to see how it improves this time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ticketing → It is formed from "ticket" (from Middle French *etiquette*, meaning a label or a small note) and "-ing" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or process). The word "ticketing" refers to the process of issuing tickets or the act of providing tickets for events or travel.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'label' ('ticket') that shows you have access to something, and the '-ing' indicates the action of providing those labels. This helps you remember that 'ticketing' is the process of issuing tickets.

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