Subscription

/səbˈskrɪpʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An arrangement to receive something, typically a publication, regularly by paying in advance.

I decided to renew my subscription to the magazine for another year.

The act of signing up or agreeing to pay for regular access to a service or content.

Her subscription to the streaming service allows her to watch unlimited movies.

A payment made to receive a service or benefit for a specified period.

He canceled his subscription to the gym due to his busy schedule.

The total number of people involved in such an arrangement.

The newspaper reported a significant increase in their subscription numbers last year.

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

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.

Sub

I just got a sub for that new streaming service.

Scribe

I need to renew my scribe for the magazine.