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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That compares with a loss of EUR11.9 billion in the same period a year earlier, which included a large markdown of the company’s stake in Nissan Motor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
They are sitting on a pile of cash the size of a small country and waiting for a markdown.
From MarketWatch ● May 21, 2026
Nearby, I found a 99-cent bag of slightly bruised white onions in the produce markdown section.
From Salon ● May 19, 2026
The accounting gain was related to the portfolio’s markdown.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 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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