"backstarting" meaning in All languages combined

See backstarting on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} backstarting (uncountable)
  1. The practice of fulfilling a new reader's subscription by immediately sending them past issues (back issues) rather than waiting to start their subscription with the next upcoming release. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-backstarting-en-noun-ajkkqR-o Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Periodicals
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