voucher

voucher Definition

voucher (vo̵u′c̸hər)

noun

a person who vouches, as for the truth of a statement
a paper serving as evidence or proof; specif., a receipt or statement attesting to the expenditure or receipt of money, the accuracy of an account, etc.
☆ a document granting a family a certain sum per child, from public education funds, for use as partial tuition to a private or parochial school, thereby making possible enrollment there instead of in the local public school

Etymology: substantive use of Anglo-Fr voucher, to vouch

voucher Synonyms

declaration, affirmation, certification, statement, chit; see also confirmation 1, receipt 2.

voucher Usage Examples

Converse of object

redeem: The Bill is intended to strengthen the protection of public funds through improved controls over who may redeem optical vouchers.
personalize: The pack includes a personalized voucher, launch site details, flight information and joining instructions.
donate: LDC / Ian Lovering kindly donated three 10 pound gift vouchers for the winners in each age category.
receive: To help pay for the glasses, you can receive a voucher, which has a monetary value.

Preposition: with

validity: On purchasing this experience you will be sent an open dated gift voucher with 10 months validity.

Adjective modifier

dated: On purchasing this experience you will be sent an open dated gift voucher with 10 months validity.
pre-paid: Outgoing calls can be made by charging your account with a credit card or buying pre-paid vouchers.
prepaid: The prepaid credit voucher is the brainchild of 3V Transactions Services Ltd, an Irish company where the majority shareholder is alphyra.
3v: The 3V voucher will open up the opportunity to purchase online to hundreds of thousands of Irish people.
complimentary: The lucky winners will pick up prizes of complimentary meal vouchers or luxury food hampers presented by local restaurants and businesses.
nct: Buy nct gift vouchers Resources and services for health professionals Get your FREE nct catalog Speedy Delivery see our policy Need more information?

Modifies a noun

specimen: The difficulty of identification presented by this group means that all records must be confirmed with a voucher specimen.
freebie: But if you see a voucher freebie we've not got listed then contact us as soon as you can!
scheme: Analysis of the Swedish patient voucher scheme, launched in 1990.

Noun used with modifier

childcare: The tax-free childcare vouchers limit has been extended from £ 50 to £ 55 per week.
gift: Can I purchase Argos gift vouchers or gift cards online?
money-off: The ticket also includes money-off vouchers for local attractions.
discount: Your discount voucher will be deducted from any refund given for returned items.
redemption: A redemption voucher will be sent by e-mail within 30 days of the connection of your new phone.
taxi: The taxi voucher scheme would be phased out over six months which gave ample time to publicize the new system.

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