subscription

Pronunciation: /səbˈskɹɪpʃən/

The English word “subscription” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

Access to a resource for a period of time, generally for payment.
Available only by means of such access.
The formal acceptance of something, especially when verified with a signature.
The signing of one's name.
Contributing or promising to contribute money to a common fund.

Etymology

From Latin subscriptiō; by surface analysis, sub- + script + -ion. All senses reflect (either literally or figuratively) the notion of signing one's own name beneath some promise or description to indicate that one agrees with it or agrees to it.

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