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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Clara McMahon, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
The company said by employing advanced AI algorithms, its solutions help retailers and brands optimize pricing, promotion and markdowns to drive growth, reduce markdown losses and unlock revenue opportunities.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
With an eye-catching design, impressive set of cooking modes, even heat distribution, and an easy-to-clean insert, the Courant Mini Slow Cooker is worth adding to your cart while it’s marked down to $27.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Lee Legendary High-Rise Trouser Jeans Don’t miss the markdown on these now-$30 Lee jeans.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
The company said by employing advanced AI algorithms, its solutions help retailers and brands optimize pricing, promotion and markdowns to drive growth, reduce markdown losses and unlock revenue opportunities.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
They’re made from 100 percent cotton and come in several solid colors and patterns, including mint, light gray, and a floral design (although the first two are the only ones marked down right now).
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
With an eye-catching design, impressive set of cooking modes, even heat distribution, and an easy-to-clean insert, the Courant Mini Slow Cooker is worth adding to your cart while it’s marked down to $27.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Markdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/markdown. Accessed 12 Mar. 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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