markdown
1 of 2noun
mark·down ˈmärk-ˌdau̇n 
1
: a lowering of price
2
: the amount by which an original selling price is reduced
mark down
2 of 2verb
marked down; marking down; marks down
transitive verb
: to put a lower price on
Synonyms
Verb
- attenuate
- break
- cheapen
- depreciate
- depress
- devaluate
- devalue
- downgrade
- lower
- reduce
- sink
- write down
- write off
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Example Sentences
Verb marked down all seasonal goods immediately after the holidays
Recent Examples on the Web
Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Aug. 2022 The prices listed are the original markdown prices and should be discounted the extra 50 percent off when added to your cart. al, 25 July 2022 Channel red-carpet glam with this 20 percent markdown on Charlotte’s versatile Hollywood makeup set. Melody Leibner, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 July 2022 Beyond the generous markdown, there's lots to love about the Pro 2000. Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 18 July 2022 Within the shops, previous season merchandise is sold at a markdown, but presented with a similar level of care and service as any of the labels’ flagship locations. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 30 June 2022 And there's still plenty to love about it beyond its generous markdown. Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 13 July 2022 Score picks from Bose, Apple, Beats, and more on major markdown for the next 48 hours. Rachel Simon, EW.com, 12 July 2022 With a market-doubling return from the lows of the COVID-19 pandemic, HGLB brought considerable profits to investors who saw past the fear in the market and bought the fund’s irrational markdown. Michael Foster, Forbes, 17 May 2022 See More
Noun
Hold on to the final days of summer with this markdown on a bottle of Vacation Eau de Toilette, which contains notes of coconut water, solar musk, salt, and more. Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Aug. 2022 The prices listed are the original markdown prices and should be discounted the extra 50 percent off when added to your cart. al, 25 July 2022 Channel red-carpet glam with this 20 percent markdown on Charlotte’s versatile Hollywood makeup set. Melody Leibner, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 July 2022 Beyond the generous markdown, there's lots to love about the Pro 2000. Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 18 July 2022 Within the shops, previous season merchandise is sold at a markdown, but presented with a similar level of care and service as any of the labels’ flagship locations. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 30 June 2022 And there's still plenty to love about it beyond its generous markdown. Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 13 July 2022 Score picks from Bose, Apple, Beats, and more on major markdown for the next 48 hours. Rachel Simon, EW.com, 12 July 2022 With a market-doubling return from the lows of the COVID-19 pandemic, HGLB brought considerable profits to investors who saw past the fear in the market and bought the fund’s irrational markdown. Michael Foster, Forbes, 17 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1833, in the meaning defined above
marks down
verb
as in reduces
to diminish the price or value of marked down all seasonal goods immediately after the holidays Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- reduces
- writes down
- writes off
- lowers
- depresses
- sinks
- devaluates
- attenuates
- devalues
- downgrades
- shrinks
- depreciates
- cheapens
- underprices
- demonetizes
- breaks
- underestimates
- debases
- contracts
- underrates
- undervalues
- compresses
- lessens
- moderates
- abridges
- downsizes
- deflates
- dwindles
- de-escalates
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- enhances
- marks up
- appreciates
- upgrades
- inflates
- blows up
- increases
- overestimates
- extends
- adds
- ups
- expands
- compounds
- overvalues
- maximizes
- augments
- bloats
- amplifies
- raises
- heightens
- multiplies
- dilates
- swells
- enlarges
- escalates
- boosts
- overrates
- overprices
- aggrandizes
- balloons