subscription
noun
sub·scrip·tion
səb-ˈskrip-shən 
plural subscriptions
1
a
: the act of signing one's name (as in attesting or witnessing a document)
b
: the acceptance (as of ecclesiastical articles of faith) attested by the signing of one's name
2
: something that is subscribed: such as
a
: an autograph signature
also
: a paper to which a signature is attached
b
: a sum subscribed or pledged
3
: an arrangement for providing, receiving, or making use of something of a continuing or periodic nature especially on a prepayment plan: such as
a
: a purchase by prepayment for a certain number of regular deliveries of something (such as issues of a periodical) or for a certain period of access to or use of something (such as an online service)
b
: application to purchase securities of a new issue
c
: a method of offering or presenting a series of public performances
d
British
: membership dues
Examples of subscription in a Sentence
I'm going to renew my subscription.
You won't find this magazine at newsstands. It's sold only by subscription.
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Issy Van Der Velde, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2025
Keep reading to find out how to watch the NCAA Women’s March Madness National Championship with and without a cable subscription, including more details on how to watch the game for free, the women’s college basketball schedule and where to buy last-minute tickets.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 5 Apr. 2025
More than 10,000 shoppers just picked up this electric spin scrubber, which is on sale for $35 with a Prime subscription.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The GameCube is one of my absolute favorite game consoles and fans like me have been waiting for Nintendo to finally add it to the growing catalog of systems included with Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Subscription.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subscription. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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subscription
noun
sub·scrip·tion
səb-ˈskrip-shən
1
: an act or instance of subscribing
2
: something (as a document containing a signature) that is subscribed
3
: an arrangement for providing, receiving, or making use of something of a continuing or periodic nature on a prepayment plan
especially
: a purchase of a certain number of future issues (as of a magazine)
Medical Definition
subscription
noun
sub·scrip·tion
səb-ˈskrip-shən
: a part of a prescription that contains directions to the pharmacist
Legal Definition
subscription
noun
sub·scrip·tion
səb-ˈskrip-shən
1
: the act of signing one's name (as in attesting or witnessing a document)
2
: something that is subscribed
specifically
: a sum subscribed or pledged
a charitable subscription
3
: an agreement to purchase securities (as stocks) of a new issue and especially of a prospective corporation compare warrant sense 3b
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