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    Sub·si·dy
    /ˈsəbsədē/

    noun

    • 1. a sum of money granted by the government or a public body to assist an industry or business so that the price of a commodity or service may remain low or competitive: "a farm subsidy"
    • 2. a parliamentary grant to the sovereign for state needs. historical
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  3. subsidy. noun. /ˈsʌbsədi/. /ˈsʌbsədi/. [countable, uncountable] (plural subsidies) money that is paid by a government or an organization to reduce the costs of services or of producing goods so that their prices can be kept low. agricultural subsidies. to reduce the level of subsidy.

  4. noun [ C ] uk / ˈsʌbsɪdi / us. Add to word list. Add to word list. money given by a government or other organization to pay part of the cost of something: housing subsidies for the poor. (Definition of subsidy from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

  5. Definition of subsidy noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. subsidy meaning: money given by a government or other organization to pay part of the cost of something: . Learn more.

  7. May 10, 2024 · A subsidy refers to payments made by local, state, or federal governments as a form of assistance to individuals who might be unable to afford a necessity or as an...

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  8. From Longman Business Dictionary subsidy /ˈsʌbsədi/ noun (plural subsidies) [ countable] money that is paid by a government or organization to make something such as a particular food or product cheaper to buy, use, or produce Billions of dollars were given out in agricultural subsidies. → tax subsidy Origin subsidy (1300-1400) Latin ...

  9. Jan 11, 2023 · A subsidy is a form of financial assistance or benefit, typically from the government, that is given to businesses, individuals, and other organizations in order...

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