mark·down
ˈmärk-ˌdau̇n 
1
: a lowering of price
2
: the amount by which an original selling price is reduced
marked down; marking down; marks down
: to put a lower price on
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Verb
marked down all seasonal goods immediately after the holidays
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 20 June 2024
Each week, Walmart workers add price tags on new items, rollbacks and markdowns, a time-consuming and repetitive process.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 20 June 2024
Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 20 June 2024
Pillows, comforters, sheet sets, and more are significantly marked down, like this Rest cooling comforter that keeps hot sleepers—and those with sensitive skin—comfortably cool through summer nights.
—Euna Park, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2024
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Noun
ESLs could also help store markdown or discount items that are approaching their expiration date.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 20 June 2024
Each week, Walmart workers add price tags on new items, rollbacks and markdowns, a time-consuming and repetitive process.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 20 June 2024
Verb
Keep reading to check out Boody’s tank top offerings, all of which are marked down during the brand’s Design Room Sale.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 20 June 2024
Pillows, comforters, sheet sets, and more are significantly marked down, like this Rest cooling comforter that keeps hot sleepers—and those with sensitive skin—comfortably cool through summer nights.
—Euna Park, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2024
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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
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