mark·down
ˈmärk-ˌdau̇n 
1
: a lowering of price
2
: the amount by which an original selling price is reduced
marked down; marking down; marks down
: to put a lower price on
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Verb
marked down all seasonal goods immediately after the holidays
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2025
Everlane The internet’s favorite basics brand is offering up a handful of markdowns prior to the President’s Day sale.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2025
Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2025
Some of Apple’s newest launches, including the AirPods 4 and MacBook Pro 2024, are already marked down, as well as the Apple Watch SE for under $200.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Rolling hardside suitcases, spacious duffel bags, and even backpacks have all received generous markdowns at REI ahead of Presidents Day weekend, making now the ideal time to upgrade your travel gear.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2025
Everlane The internet’s favorite basics brand is offering up a handful of markdowns prior to the President’s Day sale.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2025
Verb
Snag these hard-working hiking boots while they’re marked down 30 percent.
—Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2025
Some of Apple’s newest launches, including the AirPods 4 and MacBook Pro 2024, are already marked down, as well as the Apple Watch SE for under $200.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Markdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/markdown. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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markdown
1 of 2 noun
mark·down
ˈmärk-ˌdau̇n
1
: a lowering of price
2
: the amount by which an original selling price is reduced
mark down
2 of 2 verb(ˈ)märk-ˈdau̇n
: to put a lower price on
marked down all the books for the sale
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