mark down

1. Reduce the price of something, as in If they mark down these shoes, I'll buy two pairs. The mark here alludes to the label indicating a price. [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

It is possible that a hospital rated highly for clinical care will be marked down if they are running up a larger than expected deficit.

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However, in Senate races, voters only need to mark down a designated number of preferences.

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Games to mark down on the calendar include Jan. 22 against King/Drew at Washington Prep and Feb. 7 at King/Drew.

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Among this stress, Bellingham twice demonstrated exactly why he is marked down for greatness, even though he was never allowed to show himself at his best.

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Just be sure to mark down “Oppenheimer” on your own ballot, because it’s winning.

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