markup

American  

[mahrk-uhp] / ˈmɑrkˌʌp /

noun

1. Commerce.

   1. the amount added by a seller to the cost of a commodity to cover expenses and profit in fixing the selling price.

   2. the difference between the cost price and the selling price, computed as a percentage of either the selling price or the cost price.

   3. an increase in price, as of a commodity.

   4. the amount by which a price is increased.

2. the putting of a legislative bill into final form.

3. detailed instructions, usually written on a manuscript to be typeset, concerning style of type, makeup of pages, and the like.

4. Digital Technology. detailed instructions indicating the format, style, or structure for an electronic document or web page.

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verb (used with object)

1. to mark up (a document or web page).

Etymology

Origin of markup

First recorded in 1915–20; noun use of verb phrase mark up

Example Sentences

Dean called the practice "disgusting" and "vile", prompting Ticketmaster to announce a price cap on resale tickets, and refund fans "for any markup they already paid" on its service.

From BBC

Their goods sell for four to five times their manufacturing cost, compared with a 10 times markup or higher for Western luxury brands, Bernstein notes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Earlier this month, a Senate committee was preparing to markup the Clarity Act, a landmark bill that laid out a framework for regulating the crypto industry.

From The Wall Street Journal

That markup has been rising steadily over the last 10 years and now stands at 16.4%.

From Los Angeles Times

The legislation is expected to move forward to a markup later this week.

From Barron's

Related Words

• addition