show of hands vs ticket

show of hands

noun
  • A vote in which people raise a hand in order to state their agreement with something. 

ticket

noun
  • A list of candidates for an election, or a particular theme to a candidate's manifesto. 

  • A solution to a problem; something that is needed. 

  • A warrant. 

  • A certificate of qualification as a ship's master, pilot, or other crew member. 

  • A certificate or token of a share in a lottery or other scheme for distributing money, goods, etc. 

  • A permit to operate a machine on a construction site. 

  • A citation for a traffic violation. 

  • A label affixed to goods to show their price or description. 

  • A pass entitling the holder to board a train, a bus, a plane, or other means of transportation 

  • A service request, used to track complaints or requests that an issue be handled. (Generally technical support related). 

  • A pass entitling the holder to admission to a show, concert, etc. 

verb
  • To issue someone a ticket, as for travel or for a violation of a local or traffic law. 

  • To mark with a ticket. 

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