markdown

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noun

mark·​down ˈmärk-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce markdown (audio)
1
: a lowering of price
2
: the amount by which an original selling price is reduced

mark down

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verb

marked down; marking down; marks down

transitive verb

: to put a lower price on

Examples of markdown in a Sentence

Verb marked down all seasonal goods immediately after the holidays
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Ahead of the Big Spring Sale, Amazon has markdowns on some of the most popular toys, from the viral dancing cactus to the Barbie Dreamhouse and dolls. Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 14 Mar. 2024 The Swedish budget furniture retailer pointed to cooling inflation and the declining cost of raw materials as key drivers of the markdowns. Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2024 Amazon’s bustling deals hub is already dropping major markdowns on spring-ready styles this month. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024 On the face of it, customers in the habit of shopping markdowns may not love full-price sales. Jay Hakami, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Saucony Women’s Peregrine 11 Trail Running Shoes $120 $67 Active shoppers can gear up for their travels on a budget this season thanks to the 44 percent off markdown that’s now available on these Saucony trail running shoes. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Feb. 2024 The world’s largest retailer had lower markdowns, improved in-stock service levels, and lower inventory. Steve Banker, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 Hundreds of Amazon shoppers already added it to their carts, so act fast to snap it up while the major markdown lasts. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 19 Feb. 2024 Keep scrolling to find the 10 best markdowns on winter-ready shoes at QVC, handpicked by a shopping editor. Bridget Degnan, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2023
Verb
Each style is marked down to just $26 at the moment. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024 Banks aren’t totally marked down, but the CMBS market is more transparent. Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 4 Mar. 2024 San Jose State fans can finally mark down some on their calendars for this fall after the Mountain West announced its football schedule Thursday for the 2024 season, Ken Niumatalolo’s first in charge. Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2024 Plus, they're currently marked down to just $17 for a two-pack. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 12 Feb. 2024 Don’t forget about the top half of your body: Add smoothing bodysuits, layering tees, and more to your cart now while they’re marked down. Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024 In January, global PE investor BlackRock had marked down its valuation to $1 billion. Anu Raghunathan, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 These deals from name brands like Adidas, Merrell, Sorel, and Nike are marking down popular styles. Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2024 The European Central Bank is concerned that banks in the region have been too slow to mark down the value of loans and the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is to review valuations in private markets, including real estate. Neil Callanan, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of markdown was in 1833

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“Markdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/markdown. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

markdown

1 of 2 noun
mark·​down ˈmärk-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce markdown (audio)
1
: a lowering of price
2
: the amount by which an original selling price is reduced

mark down

2 of 2 verb
(ˈ)märk-ˈdau̇n
: to put a lower price on
marked down all the books for the sale
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