markdown
Americannoun
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a reduction in price, usually to encourage buying.
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the amount by which a price is reduced.
noun
verb
Etymology
Origin of markdown
noun use of verb phrase mark down
Example Sentences
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But slow turns at a trend-chasing brand come with high markdown risk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Nearby, I found a 99-cent bag of slightly bruised white onions in the produce markdown section.
From Salon ● May 19, 2026
Investors will be watching closely to see whether this latest markdown proves to be an isolated case—or an early signal of deeper cracks in the private credit market.
From Barron's ● Mar. 5, 2026
Excluding that markdown, revenue would have increased to $15.71 billion.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 15, 2026
Maas said he anticipated “gangbuster” third-quarter sales with the impending demise federal tax credit, which allowed for a markdown of over 10% on most EV models.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2025
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