markdown

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noun

mark·​down ˈmärk-ˌdau̇n 

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

Synonyms

Verb

• attenuate
• break
• cheapen
• depreciate
• depress
• devaluate
• devalue
• downgrade
• lower
• reduce
• sink
• write down
• write off

Examples of markdown in a Sentence

Verb

marked down all seasonal goods immediately after the holidays

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Coming in with one of the most impressive markdowns of the season are the Keen Women’s Targhee 3 Mid Height Waterproof Hiking Boots, which are now 58 percent off and will provide impressive traction against slippery and uneven terrain. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024

Taking initial markdowns, and just continuing to reduce from there, may not be necessary. —Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024

Verb

Treadmill, which is marked down by $200, is conveniently able to auto-adjust speed and incline during iFit workouts. —Suzy Forman, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024

Best Kitchen Deals at Wayfair The e-commerce giant is also marking down kitchen essentials, including cookware and countertop appliances. —Megan Schaltegger, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1833, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

markdown

1 of 2 noun

mark·​down ˈmärk-ˌdau̇n 

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