Meaning & Definition of word "Subscription"

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    Subscription

    /səbˈskrɪpʃən/

    noun:

    • 1. An arrangement to receive something, typically a publication, regularly by paying in advance.
      • Example: I decided to renew my subscription to the magazine for another year.
    • 2. The act of signing up or agreeing to pay for regular access to a service or content.
      • Example: Her subscription to the streaming service allows her to watch unlimited movies.
    • 3. A payment made to receive a service or benefit for a specified period.
      • Example: He canceled his subscription to the gym due to his busy schedule.
    • 4. The total number of people involved in such an arrangement.
      • Example: The newspaper reported a significant increase in their subscription numbers last year.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'subscriptio', meaning 'a written beneath or below'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    annual subscription:

    A yearly payment for a service or product.

    digital subscription:

    Access to digital content through a paid model.

    subscription model:

    A business model in which a customer pays a recurring price at regular intervals for access to a product.

    Related Words

    subscriber:

    A person who subscribes to a service or publication.

    subscribed:

    Having entered into a subscription.

    subscription fee:

    The amount charged for a subscription.

    Slang Meanings of subscription

    Meaning: Sub

    Example Sentence: I just got a sub for that new streaming service.

    Meaning: Scribe

    Example Sentence: I need to renew my scribe for the magazine.