FromLatinsubscriptiō.

• IPA^(key):/səbˈskɹɪpʃən/

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• Hyphenation:sub‧scrip‧tion

subscription (countable anduncountable,pluralsubscriptions)

1. Access to aresource for a period of time, generally forpayment.

   I have a monthlysubscription to theDaily Telegraph newspaper.

   My librarysubscription is about to expire.

   • 1951 April, “Preservation of the Talyllyn Railway”, inRailway Magazine, number600, page218:

     The Society, which is a non-profit-making organisation, is inviting enthusiasts to become members at a minimum annualsubscription of £1.

   • 1967, “When the Music’s Over”, inStrange Days, performed by The Doors:

     Cancel mysubscription to the Resurrection / Send my credentials to the House of Detention / I got some friends inside

2. Theformalacceptance of something, especially when verified with asignature.
3. Thesigning of one's name.
4. Contributing or promising to contribute money to a common fund.