Meaning & Definition of word "Subscription"
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.