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voucher

 

[ ˈvaʊtʃər ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

shopping

A voucher is a piece of paper that can be used instead of money to pay for something.

Synonyms

certificate, coupon, ticket

Examples of usage

  • I received a voucher for $50 off my next purchase.
  • She redeemed her voucher for a free meal at the restaurant.
Context #2 | Noun

gift

A voucher is a gift card or certificate that can be exchanged for goods or services.

Synonyms

certificate, coupon, gift card

Examples of usage

  • He gave her a voucher for a spa day as a birthday present.
  • The company offered vouchers as incentives to their employees.
Context #3 | Verb

e-commerce

To voucher means to validate or authorize something, often in the context of online transactions.

Synonyms

authorize, confirm, validate

Examples of usage

  • The system vouchered the transaction automatically.
  • Please voucher your purchase before completing the checkout process.

Translations

Translations of the word "voucher" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vale

🇮🇳 वाउचर

🇩🇪 Gutschein

🇮🇩 voucher

🇺🇦 ваучер

🇵🇱 voucher

🇯🇵 バウチャー

🇫🇷 bon

🇪🇸 vale

🇹🇷 kupon

🇰🇷 바우처

🇸🇦 قسيمة

🇨🇿 poukaz

🇸🇰 poukaz

🇨🇳 代金券

🇸🇮 bon

🇮🇸 inneign

🇰🇿 ваучер

🇬🇪 ვაუჩერი

🇦🇿 vauçer

🇲🇽 vale

Etymology

The word 'voucher' originated from Old French 'vocher' meaning 'to call, summon, or voucher,' which in turn came from Latin 'vocare' meaning 'to call.' The use of vouchers as a form of payment or gift has been documented throughout history, with various forms evolving over time to become the modern concept of vouchers we know today.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,399, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.