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Word

ticketing

Phoneticstick·et·ing

US/ˈtɪkətɪŋ/

UK/tˈɪkɪtɪŋ/

Definition

n. the process of selling or giving out tickets for an event or a trip. It can also mean the system used to manage these tickets.

n. the process or system of issuing and managing tickets for transport, entertainment, or support requests. Often refers to the technical infrastructure used to handle high volumes of transactions.

Examples

“The ticketing for the concert starts tomorrow morning.”

“The airline upgraded its ticketing software to allow passengers to change their seats via a mobile app.”

“Efficient ticketing systems are essential for modern stadiums to manage crowd flow and prevent the distribution of counterfeit passes during high-profile sporting events.”

Examples

simple

“The ticketing for the concert starts tomorrow morning.”

contextual

“The airline upgraded its ticketing software to allow passengers to change their seats via a mobile app.”

complex

“Efficient ticketing systems are essential for modern stadiums to manage crowd flow and prevent the distribution of counterfeit passes during high-profile sporting events.”

Usage

Primarily used as an uncountable noun to describe a process or industry sector.

Real-World Examples

“The club have added an Amex 4-Match Pack to their ticketing options, priced at £45 for adults.”
The Guardian · 24 Aug 2026

Domain

Mining

This entry

Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Occasional
Updated

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