rebate
1a return of part of the original payment for some service or merchandise; partial refund.
to allow as a discount.
to deduct (a certain amount), as from a total.
to return (part of an original payment): He rebated five dollars to me.
to provide a rebate for (merchandise) after purchase: The manufacturer is rebating this air conditioner.
to blunt (an edged or pointed weapon).
to cover the edge or point of (an edged or pointed weapon) in order to make it incapable of cutting or piercing.
to allow rebates, especially as the policy or practice of a company, store, etc.
Origin of rebate
1Other words from rebate
- re·bat·a·ble, re·bate·a·ble, adjective
- re·bat·er, noun
Words that may be confused with rebate
Other definitions for rebate (2 of 2)
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British Dictionary definitions for rebate (1 of 2)
a refund of a fraction of the amount payable or paid, as for goods purchased in quantity; discount
to deduct (a part) of a payment from (the total)
archaic to reduce or diminish (something or the effectiveness of something)
Origin of rebate
1Derived forms of rebate
- rebatable or rebateable, adjective
- rebater, noun
British Dictionary definitions for rebate (2 of 2)
/ (ˈriːbeɪt, ˈræbɪt) /
another word for rabbet
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Cultural definitions for rebate
The return of part of a payment for a good. Unlike a discount, which is deducted from the price before purchase, a rebate is returned after purchase.
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