Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mark-down

Noun
/ˈmɑrkˌdaʊn/
Definition
A reduction in the original selling price of a product.
Examples
  • The store applied a mark-down of 30% on winter clothing.
  • After the mark-down, the shoes were much more affordable.
  • She was delighted to find a mark-down on her favorite brand of jeans.
Meaning
Mark-down refers to the practice of decreasing the price of an item for sale, typically to encourage a quicker sale or to clear out inventory.
Synonyms
  • Discount
  • Price reduction
  • Sale
  • Rebate