First Known Use: 15th century
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subscription
noun sub·scrip·tion \səb-ˈskrip-shən\
: an agreement that you make with a company to get a publication or service regularly and that you usually pay for in advance
: a fee that you pay regularly to belong to or support an organization
Full Definition of SUBSCRIPTION
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: 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: 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
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Origin of SUBSCRIPTION
Middle English subscripcion mark at the end of a document, concluding formula, from Anglo-French, from Latin subscription-, subscriptio, from subscribere
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SUBSCRIPTION Defined for Kids
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noun sub·scrip·tion \səb-ˈskrip-shən\
Definition of SUBSCRIPTION for Kids
: an agreement to buy a publication or service for a stated period
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subscription
noun sub·scrip·tion \səb-ˈskrip-shən\
Medical Definition of SUBSCRIPTION
: a part of a prescription that contains directions to the pharmacist
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