discount

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noun

dis·count ˈdi-ˌskau̇nt How to pronounce discount (audio)

: a reduction made from the gross (see gross entry 1 sense 3b) amount or value of something: such as

a(1)

: a reduction made from a regular or list price

offering customers a ten percent discount

buy tickets at a discount

(2)

: a proportionate deduction from a debt account usually made for cash or prompt payment

: a deduction made for interest in advancing money upon or purchasing a bill or note not due

: the act or practice of discounting (see discount entry 2)

: a deduction taken or allowance made

… we may … have to make very heavy discount, or even sometimes to reject our author's conclusions altogether.

G. G. Coulton

discount

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verb

dis·count ˈdi-ˌskau̇nt How to pronounce discount (audio)

di-ˈskau̇nt How to pronounce discount (audio)

discounted; discounting; discounts

transitive verb

: to make a deduction (see deduction sense 1a) from usually for cash or prompt payment

a discounted price

: to sell or offer for sale at a discount (see discount entry 1 sense 1)

discounting last year's model

: to lend money on after deducting the discount

: to leave out of account or consideration : disregard

discount the possibility that the situation may worsen

its effect cannot be entirely discounted

: to minimize the importance of

shouldn't discount his contributions

c(1)

: to make allowance (see allowance entry 1 sense 2) for bias or exaggeration in

discount most of their claims

(2)

: to view with doubt

discount a rumor

: to anticipate or take into account (something, such as a future event) in present calculations or planning

… mail came chiefly from those organized groups whose opposition had already been discounted …

Time

intransitive verb

: to give or make discounts (see discount entry 1)

stores planning to discount after the holidays

discounter

ˈdi-ˌskau̇n-tər How to pronounce discount (audio)

di-ˈskau̇n-

noun

discount

3 of 3

adjective

dis·count ˈdi-ˌskau̇nt How to pronounce discount (audio)

: selling goods or services for less than their regular or list price : selling goods or services at a discount (see discount entry 1 sense 1a(1))

discount stores

a discount broker

discount airlines

: offered or sold at a discount

discount tickets

: reflecting a discount

discount prices

Example Sentences

Noun The store offers a two percent discount when customers pay in cash. a discount of 20% from the original price Verb The vacation plan included a discounted price on our hotel room. Car dealers are heavily discounting last year's unsold models. These threats cannot be entirely discounted.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

For something a little stronger, the farm also offers guests a discount at its nearby vineyard and brewery.

Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 Households on tribal lands can receive a discount of up to $75 per month for internet service.

Eryka Forquer, The Arizona Republic, 16 Sep. 2022 Some units can be bought directly from the marketplace, with the rebate applied at the time of purchase — in other words, as a straight-up discount.

Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 While the price of large devices like vacuums can sometimes be daunting — and keep you from committing — a major discount thanks to an on-site coupon at Amazon has brought the price for the Inse S610 Cordless Vacuum from $700 down to just $130.

Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 The bigger the discount, the more attractive to potential buyers, who would rather pay $80 for $100 of tax credits than $90.

Richard Rubin, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Broussard did, however, reach out to his suppliers in China to request a discount on his next drug delivery, prosecutors said.

Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2022 The local franchise launched a Big Boy Pass on Sept. 12, which gives customers a discount on Frisch's most popular sandwich, the Big Boy.

Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2022 Hop Harvest & Vine Public House: Beer garden and restaurant open daily, with happy hour specials featuring $2 discount on beer and wines.

Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022

Verb

Each season comes with a whole slew of fashion trends to play around with, but don't discount the important of having staple basics!

Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 26 Aug. 2022 Chase Field, where the Diamondbacks play, was brought up to Hines, who didn't discount the idea of playing state football championships games there.

Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 12 Aug. 2022 But Folz, the Capital One engineer, said leaders shouldn’t discount the importance of the office entirely.

Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2022 Bright and bold wallpaper designs might make a splash, but don't discount the power of an understated pattern.

Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2022 Kirtland coach Tiger LaVerde dismisses that notion, but some of his 11 seniors don’t discount that pushed them this offseason during their training regimen.

Matt Goul, cleveland, 1 Aug. 2022 Mike Feuer, acknowledge that the scale of the need means the city can’t totally discount congregate settings.

Benjamin Oreskes, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2022 The Crack in America's Nuclear Deterrence Don't discount the possibility that Vladimir Putin could drop a tactical nuclear weapon in Eastern Europe, the CIA director recently warned.

The Editorial Board, WSJ, 25 Apr. 2022 But don't discount them as an easy way to add heart-healthy fats to salads, avocado toast, or your morning bowl of oatmeal.

The Editors Of Men's Health, Men's Health, 9 Aug. 2022

Adjective

But that’s still a discount-rack price for a car that cost around $110,000 when new.

Mike Sutton, Car and Driver, 5 May 2022 At the gate only are discount senior tickets for $8, a weekend pass for $25 and a four-to-a-car admission of $55.

Kathy Cichon, chicagotribune.com, 28 July 2021 The stories energized widespread discussion of the lab-leak theory on social media, which quickly became meshed with theories about bioweapons research — a strain of speculation that scientists still strongly discount.

Washington Post, 10 June 2021 Select facial cleansers, serums, and moisturizers are marked 30 percent off, including this $8 (post-discount) gem.

Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Apr. 2021 Black Friday isn't the only discount day worth counting down to.

Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 7 Jan. 2020 According to BBC News’ Helen Briggs, the research doesn’t fully discount climate change’s contribution to cave bears’ extinction.

Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, 16 Aug. 2019 And discount German grocery chain Aldi is growing rapidly in the United States.

Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 27 June 2019 Businesses from Phoenix to Gilbert to Surprise are offering free or almost free food and free or discount admission into museums and aqariums for Mother's Day.

Georgann Yara And Sonja Haller, azcentral, 8 May 2018 See More

Legal Definition

discount 1 of 3

noun

dis·count ˈdis-ˌkau̇nt How to pronounce discount (audio)

: a reduction made from the gross amount or value of something: as

: a reduction made from a regular or list price or a proportionate deduction from a debt account usually made for prompt payment or for payment in cash

: a reduction made for interest in advancing money upon or purchasing a note not yet due

: a reduction in the price of a bond see also discount bond at bond sense 2

: the sale of securities that are issued below and redeemed at face value compare premium sense 1

discount

2 of 3

transitive verb

dis·count ˈdis-ˌkau̇nt, dis-ˈkau̇nt How to pronounce discount (audio)

: to make a deduction from usually for cash or prompt payment

: to sell or offer at a lowered price

: to lend money on after deducting a discount

banks discount negotiable instruments

: to take into account (a future event or prospect) in making present calculations

intransitive verb

: to give or make discounts

discount

3 of 3

adjective

dis·count ˈdis-ˌkau̇nt How to pronounce discount (audio)

: selling goods or services at a discount

a discount broker

: offered or sold at a discount

discount securities

: reflecting a discount

the discount price

单词	discount
释义	discount 1 of 3 noun dis·count ˈdi-ˌskau̇nt 1 : a reduction made from the gross (see gross entry 1 sense 3b) amount or value of something: such as a(1) : a reduction made from a regular or list price offering customers a ten percent discount buy tickets at a discount (2) : a proportionate deduction from a debt account usually made for cash or prompt payment b : a deduction made for interest in advancing money upon or purchasing a bill or note not due 2 : the act or practice of discounting (see discount entry 2) 3 : a deduction taken or allowance made … we may … have to make very heavy discount, or even sometimes to reject our author's conclusions altogether. G. G. Coulton discount 2 of 3 verb dis·count ˈdi-ˌskau̇nt di-ˈskau̇nt discounted; discounting; discounts transitive verb 1 a : to make a deduction (see deduction sense 1a) from usually for cash or prompt payment a discounted price b : to sell or offer for sale at a discount (see discount entry 1 sense 1) discounting last year's model 2 : to lend money on after deducting the discount 3 a : to leave out of account or consideration : disregard discount the possibility that the situation may worsen its effect cannot be entirely discounted b : to minimize the importance of shouldn't discount his contributions c(1) : to make allowance (see allowance entry 1 sense 2) for bias or exaggeration in discount most of their claims (2) : to view with doubt discount a rumor d : to anticipate or take into account (something, such as a future event) in present calculations or planning … mail came chiefly from those organized groups whose opposition had already been discounted … Time intransitive verb : to give or make discounts (see discount entry 1) stores planning to discount after the holidays discounter ˈdi-ˌskau̇n-tər di-ˈskau̇n- noun discount 3 of 3 adjective dis·count ˈdi-ˌskau̇nt 1 a : selling goods or services for less than their regular or list price : selling goods or services at a discount (see discount entry 1 sense 1a(1)) discount stores a discount broker discount airlines b : offered or sold at a discount discount tickets 2 : reflecting a discount discount prices Synonyms Noun abatement deduction reduction Verb blink (at) brush (aside or off) condone disregard excuse forgive gloss (over) gloze (over) ignore overlook overpass paper over pardon pass over remit shrug off whitewash wink (at) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun The store offers a two percent discount when customers pay in cash. a discount of 20% from the original price Verb The vacation plan included a discounted price on our hotel room. Car dealers are heavily discounting last year's unsold models. These threats cannot be entirely discounted. Recent Examples on the Web Noun For something a little stronger, the farm also offers guests a discount at its nearby vineyard and brewery. Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 Households on tribal lands can receive a discount of up to $75 per month for internet service. Eryka Forquer, The Arizona Republic, 16 Sep. 2022 Some units can be bought directly from the marketplace, with the rebate applied at the time of purchase — in other words, as a straight-up discount. Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 While the price of large devices like vacuums can sometimes be daunting — and keep you from committing — a major discount thanks to an on-site coupon at Amazon has brought the price for the Inse S610 Cordless Vacuum from $700 down to just $130. Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 The bigger the discount, the more attractive to potential buyers, who would rather pay $80 for $100 of tax credits than $90. Richard Rubin, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Broussard did, however, reach out to his suppliers in China to request a discount on his next drug delivery, prosecutors said. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2022 The local franchise launched a Big Boy Pass on Sept. 12, which gives customers a discount on Frisch's most popular sandwich, the Big Boy. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2022 Hop Harvest & Vine Public House: Beer garden and restaurant open daily, with happy hour specials featuring $2 discount on beer and wines. Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 Verb Each season comes with a whole slew of fashion trends to play around with, but don't discount the important of having staple basics! Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 26 Aug. 2022 Chase Field, where the Diamondbacks play, was brought up to Hines, who didn't discount the idea of playing state football championships games there. Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 12 Aug. 2022 But Folz, the Capital One engineer, said leaders shouldn’t discount the importance of the office entirely. Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2022 Bright and bold wallpaper designs might make a splash, but don't discount the power of an understated pattern. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2022 Kirtland coach Tiger LaVerde dismisses that notion, but some of his 11 seniors don’t discount that pushed them this offseason during their training regimen. Matt Goul, cleveland, 1 Aug. 2022 Mike Feuer, acknowledge that the scale of the need means the city can’t totally discount congregate settings. Benjamin Oreskes, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2022 The Crack in America's Nuclear Deterrence Don't discount the possibility that Vladimir Putin could drop a tactical nuclear weapon in Eastern Europe, the CIA director recently warned. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 25 Apr. 2022 But don't discount them as an easy way to add heart-healthy fats to salads, avocado toast, or your morning bowl of oatmeal. The Editors Of Men's Health, Men's Health, 9 Aug. 2022 Adjective But that’s still a discount-rack price for a car that cost around $110,000 when new. Mike Sutton, Car and Driver, 5 May 2022 At the gate only are discount senior tickets for $8, a weekend pass for $25 and a four-to-a-car admission of $55. Kathy Cichon, chicagotribune.com, 28 July 2021 The stories energized widespread discussion of the lab-leak theory on social media, which quickly became meshed with theories about bioweapons research — a strain of speculation that scientists still strongly discount. Washington Post, 10 June 2021 Select facial cleansers, serums, and moisturizers are marked 30 percent off, including this $8 (post-discount) gem. Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Apr. 2021 Black Friday isn't the only discount day worth counting down to. Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 7 Jan. 2020 According to BBC News’ Helen Briggs, the research doesn’t fully discount climate change’s contribution to cave bears’ extinction. Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, 16 Aug. 2019 And discount German grocery chain Aldi is growing rapidly in the United States. Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 27 June 2019 Businesses from Phoenix to Gilbert to Surprise are offering free or almost free food and free or discount admission into museums and aqariums for Mother's Day. Georgann Yara And Sonja Haller, azcentral, 8 May 2018 See More Word History Etymology Verb, Noun, and Adjective modification of French décompter, from Old French desconter, from Medieval Latin discomputare, from Latin dis- + computare to count — more at count First Known Use Noun 1622, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1621, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Adjective 1854, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Phrases Containing discount at a discount bank discount discount rate trade discount cash discount at a discount bank discount discount rate trade discount cash discount Kids Definition discount 1 of 2 noun dis·count ˈdis-ˌkau̇nt : an amount taken off a regular price discount 2 of 2 verb dis·count ˈdis-ˌkau̇nt dis-ˈkau̇nt discounted; discounting 1 : to lower the amount of a bill, debt, or price 2 : to think of as not important or serious Don't discount her idea. Legal Definition discount 1 of 3 noun dis·count ˈdis-ˌkau̇nt : a reduction made from the gross amount or value of something: as a : a reduction made from a regular or list price or a proportionate deduction from a debt account usually made for prompt payment or for payment in cash b : a reduction made for interest in advancing money upon or purchasing a note not yet due c : a reduction in the price of a bond see also discount bond at bond sense 2 d : the sale of securities that are issued below and redeemed at face value compare premium sense 1 discount 2 of 3 transitive verb dis·count ˈdis-ˌkau̇nt, dis-ˈkau̇nt 1 a : to make a deduction from usually for cash or prompt payment b : to sell or offer at a lowered price 2 : to lend money on after deducting a discount banks discount negotiable instruments 3 : to take into account (a future event or prospect) in making present calculations intransitive verb : to give or make discounts discount 3 of 3 adjective dis·count ˈdis-ˌkau̇nt 1 a : selling goods or services at a discount a discount broker b : offered or sold at a discount discount securities 2 : reflecting a discount the discount price discount 1 of 3 noun as in reduction something that is or may be subtracted a discount of 20% from the original price Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance reduction deduction rebate abatement drop depreciation decline giveback kickback decrement loss diminution dent forfeit forfeiture penalty diminishment fall Antonyms & Near Antonyms addition increase gain increment boost appreciation accession rise accretion raise accrual augmentation See More discount 2 of 3 verb 1 as in to ignore to dismiss as of little importance even while acknowledging the primacy of the director, we should not discount the contributions of all the others who worked on the film Synonyms & Similar Words ignore forgive overlook justify excuse disregard explain pardon pass over paper over remit shrug off forgive and forget whitewash rationalize gloss (over) blink (at) condone overpass brush (aside or off) waive wink (at) exculpate gloze (over) exonerate vindicate close one's eyes to acquit absolve clear wave (aside or off) Antonyms & Near Antonyms note mark object (to) mind heed 2 as in to dismiss to express scornfully one's low opinion of shouldn't discount their contributions to our fund-raising efforts Synonyms & Similar Words dismiss minimize diminish run down talk down dump on criticize denigrate cry down play down write off derogate decry dislike depreciate kiss off trash disparage condemn denounce put down deprecate dis belittle poor-mouth discommend discredit abuse diss vilipend scold trash-talk bad-mouth censure reprobate malign slur disgrace slander rip disapprove (of) reprehend asperse vilify traduce defame Antonyms & Near Antonyms praise approve recommend sanction favor acclaim applaud laud countenance exalt magnify extol endorse indorse compliment glorify extoll commend eulogize See More discount 3 of 3 adjective as in cheap Synonyms & Similar Words cheap inexpensive budget bargain-basement affordable low rock-bottom low-end reasonable accessible popular moderate modest Antonyms & Near Antonyms expensive high costly upscale dear high-end
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