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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Consumers could see the new rule applied to gym memberships or subscriptions with phone and internet companies.
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Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2024
Altogether, that means Apple can take up to a 25 percent commission on purchases made within one year of installation, including off-platform subscriptions and autorenewals.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 9 Aug. 2024
Affinity Designer 2’s purchase price is certainly more attractive than Adobe Illustrator's subscription model ($20.99 per month) or CorelDraw's higher up-front cost ($549 for a one-time purchase; $269.00 for an annual subscription).
—PCMAG, 8 Aug. 2024
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If trying new things is what gets you out of bed in the morning, Trade Coffee is the best coffee subscription service for you, period.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 8 Aug. 2024
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Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2024
Altogether, that means Apple can take up to a 25 percent commission on purchases made within one year of installation, including off-platform subscriptions and autorenewals.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 9 Aug. 2024
Affinity Designer 2’s purchase price is certainly more attractive than Adobe Illustrator's subscription model ($20.99 per month) or CorelDraw's higher up-front cost ($549 for a one-time purchase; $269.00 for an annual subscription).
—PCMAG, 8 Aug. 2024
If variety is the spice of your life: Trade Coffee
If trying new things is what gets you out of bed in the morning, Trade Coffee is the best coffee subscription service for you, period.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 8 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for subscription
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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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