mark-up
Britishnoun
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a percentage or amount added to the cost of a commodity to provide the seller with a profit and to cover overheads, costs, etc
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an increase in the price of a commodity
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the amount of this increase
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verb
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to add a percentage for profit, overheads, etc, to the cost of (a commodity)
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to increase the price of
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Deface by drawing, cutting, or another means of covering something with marks. For example, John was punished for marking up his desk , or These shoes really mark up the floor .
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Raise the price of something, as in This small shop marks up its merchandise much more than department stores do . [Second half of 1800s]
Example Sentences
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That's where a third-party buys products from a wholesaler and sells them with a significant mark-up, having never seen the product themselves.
From BBC
He says the mark-up is split between the club and brand, with the latter taking about 70%.
From BBC
Resale platforms and ticket touts often list tickets at a huge mark-up on their face value price, sparking outrage from the music industry and fans alike.
From Barron's
Resale platforms and ticket touts often list tickets at a huge mark-up on their face value price, sparking outrage from the music industry and fans alike.
From Barron's
The Federal Trade Commission, along with seven states, said the entertainment giant coordinated with brokers to buy concert tickets and ultimately sell those tickets at a "substantial" mark-up, profiting from huge resale fees.
From BBC
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