discount rate
noun
1
: the interest on an annual basis deducted in advance on a loan
2
: the charge levied by a central bank for advances and rediscounts
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Growth slows, competition increases, capital requirements rise, or the market applies a higher discount rate.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Future picks are usually traded on discount rates, however.
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Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2026
The discount rate varies by hotel, so be sure to look into the offerings for the property of your choice.
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Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
That compression comes from increasing interest rates, which in turn equal a higher discount rate.
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Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Future picks are usually traded on discount rates, however.
—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2026
The discount rate varies by hotel, so be sure to look into the offerings for the property of your choice.
—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
That compression comes from increasing interest rates, which in turn equal a higher discount rate.
—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for discount rate
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“Discount rate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discount%20rate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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