mark-up

British  

noun

1. a percentage or amount added to the cost of a commodity to provide the seller with a profit and to cover overheads, costs, etc

2. 1. an increase in the price of a commodity

   2. the amount of this increase

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verb

1. to add a percentage for profit, overheads, etc, to the cost of (a commodity)

2. to increase the price of

mark up Idioms  

1. 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 .

2. Raise the price of something, as in This small shop marks up its merchandise much more than department stores do . [Second half of 1800s]

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Example Sentences

There are concerns some stallholders are bulk-buying mass produced items off the internet, then selling them at a substantial mark-up at events marketed as Cornish craft fairs.

From BBC

He explained how we, as a driving instructor, could buy a test slot from him for £192 and then sell it to a learner driver for up to £300, though he did add that this mark-up is perhaps "unethical".

From BBC

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

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