Subscription (en. Subscriptions)

/səbˈskrɪpʃən/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An agreement or contract for receiving a service or product for a specified period.
He paid for a subscription to his favorite magazine.
Nagbayad siya ng subscription para sa kanyang paboritong magazine.
The process of making or purchasing a subscription.
The subscription process for the online streaming service is quick.
Mabilis ang proseso ng subscription sa online streaming service.
A long-term agreement that registers a person or organization for regular services.
You need to confirm your subscription before gaining access.
Kailangan mong i-confirm ang iyong subscription bago makuha ang access.

Etymology

From the Latin 'subscriptio' which means 'writing underneath or accepting a document'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

annual subscription
Payment for a subscription within a year.
annual subscription
subscription fee
Payment required for a subscription.
subscription fee

Related Words

subscript
A payment or agreement that is often a part of a subscription.
subscript
renewal
The process of maintaining a subscription again.
renewal

Slang Meanings

Sukiyaw (informal term for subscription)
I subscribed for the new season of my favorite series.
Nag-sukiyaw ako para sa bagong season ng paborito kong series.
Sabs (shortened term for subscriptions)
There are so many benefits to the subscriptions, so I subscribed already.
Ang daming benefits ng mga sabs, kaya nag-subscribe na ako.
Gastador (referring to someone who spends on subscriptions without using them)
Don't be a spender on your subscriptions if you're not using them.
Huwag mag-gastador sa subscriptions mo kung hindi mo naman pinapanood.