membership
noun
mem·ber·ship
ˈmem-bər-ˌship 
plural memberships
1
: the state or status of being a member
2
: the body of members
an organization with a large membership
3
mathematics
: the relation between an element of a set (see set entry 2 sense 21) or class and the set or class itself compare inclusion sense 3a
Examples of membership in a Sentence
What is the cost of a one-year membership?
Membership in the club doubled last year.
clubs that are hoping to increase their membership
The club has a large membership.
clubs that are hoping to increase their memberships
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This trend has particularly impacted men, historically a cornerstone of union membership.
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
In essence, the union-security clause describes union membership and the collection of union dues, paid by members, or representation fees, paid by non-member workers who are covered by the union’s contracts and represented by it in disputes.
—Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2025
Is status based on merit rather than on group membership?
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 25 Jan. 2025
Each membership tier offers different services at the car wash, including tire shining, waxing and rain repellent coating.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
In essence, the union-security clause describes union membership and the collection of union dues, paid by members, or representation fees, paid by non-member workers who are covered by the union’s contracts and represented by it in disputes.
—Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2025
Is status based on merit rather than on group membership?
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 25 Jan. 2025
Each membership tier offers different services at the car wash, including tire shining, waxing and rain repellent coating.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Membership.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/membership. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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membership
noun
mem·ber·ship
ˈmem-bər-ˌship
1
: the state or status of being a member
2
: all the members of an organization
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