subscription
/səbˈskɹɪpʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: subscriptions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Access to a resource for a period of time, generally for payment.
Noun
Examples
subscription fee
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Access to a resource for a period of time, generally for payment. — Available only via such access.
Noun
Examples
subscription model
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “subscription” mean?
Access to a resource for a period of time, generally for payment.
Is “subscription” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.