subscription
noun
sub·scrip·tion
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Definition of subscription
1a
: 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 on a prepayment plan: such as
a
: a purchase by prepayment for a certain number of issues (as of a periodical)
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
The subscription fee also hasn’t yet been officially announced. — oregonlive, "Fall TV 2019 highlights: ‘Stumptown,’ ‘Country Music,’ and more shows worth checking out," 31 Aug. 2019 Keep up with college football all season!Our Labor Day subscription sale will keep you updated on IU and Purdue football throughout the season. — Dana Hunsinger Benbow, Indianapolis Star, "Take a look inside a sports book at one of first Indiana casinos to offer wagering on NFL, NCAA, NBA," 30 Aug. 2019 Among the Bed Bath & Beyond assets the company could choose to sell include its Cost Plus World Market division, The Deal's Ronald Orol reports (subscription required). — Sarah Min, CBS News, "Bed Bath & Beyond hires Goldman Sachs to explore asset sales," 29 Aug. 2019 For more information on newspaper subscriptions and newspaper delivery, call (855) 460-6397 or email deliveryservice@hcnonline.com. — Houston Chronicle, "Ride to Rosenberg returns Sept. 7," 29 Aug. 2019 Apple Care is just a small part of a services business that includes app commissions and music subscriptions. — Michael Liedtke, Twin Cities, "Cracked iPhone screen? You’ll have more places to fix it," 29 Aug. 2019 In its most recent quarter, Peloton made $181 million in revenue from subscriptions. — Sangeeta Singh-kurtz, Quartz, "Peloton is just Spotify, if Spotify mailed you a bike," 28 Aug. 2019 The past couple of years have seen a wave of new entrants into the space—plus-dedicated subscription boxes, size-inclusive denim labels, mall mainstays that have expanded their size ranges, and more. — Hilary George-parkin, Glamour, "The Unspoken Hurdle of Getting Funding for Plus-Size Fashion Brands," 28 Aug. 2019 Remove a financial obligation and free up some money, perhaps by paying off a credit card debt or cancelling an unused subscription. — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive.com, "Horoscope for Aug. 28, 2019: Happy birthday Jason Priestley; Aries, broadcast your desires," 28 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'subscription.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for subscription
subscription
noun
English Language Learners Definition of subscription
: an agreement that you make with a company to get a publication or service regularly and that you usually pay for in advance
British
: a fee that you pay regularly to belong to or support an organization
See the full definition for subscription in the English Language Learners Dictionary
subscription
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sub·scrip·tion
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Kids Definition of subscription
: an agreement to buy a publication or service for a stated period
subscription
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sub·scrip·tion
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Medical Definition of subscription
: a part of a prescription that contains directions to the pharmacist
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subscription
noun
sub·scrip·tion
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Legal Definition of subscription
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