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scrip

 

[ skrษชp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

writing document

A 'scrip' is a document or certificate that represents a part of a larger certificate, often used as a substitute for currency. In some contexts, it may also refer to a small payment or a token of value, typically issued by a company or other organization. Scrip is commonly used in specific settings, such as certain businesses that operate with their own circulated currency for in-house transactions. It is often seen in situations such as community currencies where local businesses can use it for mutual transactions.

Synonyms

substitute, token, voucher

Examples of usage

  • They provided scrip for employees to spend at local shops.
  • The amusement park issued scrip that could be used for rides and games.
  • He exchanged his scrip for food at the festival.

Translations

Translations of the word "scrip" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น roteiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค•เฅเคฐเคฟเคชเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Drehbuch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ naskah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั†ะตะฝะฐั€ั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ scenariusz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่„šๆœฌ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท scรฉnario

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ guion

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท senaryo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํฌ๋ฆฝํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ scรฉnรกล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ scenรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰งๆœฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ scenarij

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ handrit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั†ะตะฝะฐั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒชแƒ”แƒœแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ssenari

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ guiรณn

Etymology

The term 'scrip' originates from the Latin word 'scribere', which means 'to write'. Initially used in the 13th century, it referred to a written document or a fragment of writing, often associated with financial instruments or promissory notes. Over time, the scope of the word expanded to include various types of bearer certificates, or tokens that could be used as a form of currency, especially in contexts where traditional money was not practical or available. Scrip was notably used during world wars when shortages of cash forced businesses to create their own internal currency for transactions. In the 20th century, with the rise of local and community currencies, the concept of scrip found renewed relevance, allowing communities to support local businesses and retain economic value within the community.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,762, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.