# ticketing

/ˈtɪkətɪŋ/ (US) · /tˈɪkɪtɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/ticketing
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

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

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