Coming after something else in time; following.
“The initial complaint and the subsequent response are both included in this correspondence.”
“Subsequent to her interview, she received a formal job offer.”
In Reading Part 1, 'subsequent' often links two events in a formal letter, such as an initial request and a later response. Recognizing it helps you follow the timeline of the correspondence, which is important for questions about the order of events.
Synonyms: following, later, ensuing