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

This approach minimizes surplus and reduces post-season markdowns, keeping costs in check while maximizing profits. —Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 30 Oct. 2024

Shopbop also has exciting markdowns on leggings from Alo Yoga and Sweaty Betty wide-leg pants. —Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 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