A Ticket

1. A pass entitling the holder to admission to a show, concert, etc.
2. A pass entitling the holder to board a train, a bus, a plane, or other means of transportation
3. A citation for a traffic violation.
4. A permit to operate a machine on a construction site.
5. A service request, used to track complaints or requests that an issue be handled. (Generally technical support related).
6. (informal) A list of candidates for an election, or a particular theme to a candidate's manifesto. quotations ▼

Joe has joined the party's ticket for the county elections.

Joe will be running on an anti-crime ticket.

A solution to a problem; something that is needed. quotations ▼

That's the ticket.

I saw my first bike as my ticket to freedom.

(dated) A little note or notice. quotations ▼

(dated) A tradesman's bill or account (hence the phrase on ticket and eventually on tick). quotations ▼

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

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

(dated) A visiting card. quotations ▼

(law enforcement slang) A warrant. quotations ▼

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