scrip

Meanings

• noun

  A legal document issued by a government or other authority, giving the holder the right to do something or granting certain privileges.

  - "He presented the scrip to the officer to gain entry into the restricted area."
  - "The scrip for fishing in national parks requires an annual renewal."
  - "The company issued scrips to its employees as part of their compensation package."

• noun

  A document used in the pharmaceutical industry to record the quantity and distribution of a drug.

  - "The pharmacist checked the scrip before dispensing the medication."
  - "The patient presented the scrip to the insurance company for reimbursement."
  - "The scrip system helped ensure accurate record-keeping of prescription drugs."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scrip
clip , drip , rip

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Homophones

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1. script (en) : A set of instructions or rules to be followed in a particular situation.
   

2. script (en) : A form of writing, especially for cinema or television.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of scrip that leads to same result
scrip , scrips , script , scripts

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Etymology

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From Middle English scrippe, from Old French escrippe, from Latin scripula, a small writing tablet.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'scrip' comes from the Old French word for a writing tablet.

2. The term 'scrip' was used in medieval Europe to refer to a small piece of parchment or vellum used for writing.

3. In some parts of the world, scrips are still used as a form of currency in informal transactions.

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Related Concepts

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1. charter: A formal document issued by a government or other authority, granting a right or privilege.

2. deed: A legal document that conveys real property from one party to another.

3. license: A document issued by a government or other authority, permitting the holder to do something that would otherwise be prohibited.

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Culture

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In literature, scrip is often used as a metonym for a legal document or a charter, reflecting its historical significance. In music, the term 'scrip' is sometimes used to refer to a musical score.

How to Memorize "scrip"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piece of paper with official-looking text and a seal, representing a scrip.
   - Visualize a person holding a document that grants them access to a restricted area, referring to it as a scrip.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scrip' with 'legal document', 'permit', and 'right'.
   - Think of a scrip as a document that grants privileges or access.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Scrip is a Special Right in Paper form'.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'scrip' in context to help remember its meaning.

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