discount

  • 21discount — I. noun Date: 1622 1. a reduction made from the gross amount or value of something: as a. (1) a reduction made from a regular or list price (2) a proportionate deduction from a debt account usually made for cash or prompt payment b. a deduction… …

    New Collegiate Dictionary

  • 22discount — n. 1) to give a discount 2) a cash discount 3) a discount on (to give a discount on all purchases) 4) at a discount (she sold it at a discount ) * * * [ dɪs( )kaʊnt] a cash discount to give a discount at a discount (she sold it at a discount) a… …

    Combinatory dictionary

  • 23discount — 01. Stores often [discount] their prices by up to 50% in the days immediately following Christmas. 02. The sporting goods store gave us a 10% [discount] for any equipment we bought for the tournament. 03. The store has [discounted] most of last… …

    Grammatical examples in English

  • 24discount — dis|count1 S3 [ˈdıskaunt] n a reduction in the usual price of something 10% discount/discount of 25% etc ▪ Members get a 15% discount . at a discount ▪ Employees can buy books at a discount. discount on ▪ The Young Persons Railcard gives you a… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 25Discount — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Discount >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 discount discount abatement concession reduction depreciation allowance Sgm: N 1 qualification qualification set off drawback poundage agio percentage …

    English dictionary for students

  • 26discount — I UK [ˈdɪsˌkaʊnt] / US noun [countable] Word forms discount : singular discount plural discounts ** a reduction in the price of something Customers can get huge discounts by booking in advance. discount on/off: Air Canada are currently offering a …

    English dictionary

  • 27discount — noun / dɪskaυnt/ 1. the percentage by which the seller reduces the full price for the buyer ● to give a discount on bulk purchases ♦ to sell goods at a discount or at a discount price to sell goods below the normal price ♦ 10% discount for cash… …

    Dictionary of banking and finance

  • 28discount — dis|count1 [ dıs,kaunt ] noun count ** a reduction in the price of something: Bus and train discounts are available for people over 60. Customers can get huge discounts by making reservations in advance. discount on/off: Air Canada is currently… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 29discount — ♦♦♦ discounts, discounting, discounted (Pronounced [[t]dɪ̱skaʊnt[/t]] for meanings 1 and 2, and [[t]dɪska͟ʊnt[/t]] for meaning 3.) 1) N COUNT A discount is a reduction in the usual price of something. They are often available at a discount... All …

    English dictionary

  • 30discount — discountable, adj. v. /dis kownt, dis kownt /; n., adj. /dis kownt/, v.t. 1. to deduct a certain amount from (a bill, charge, etc.): All bills that are paid promptly will be discounted at two percent. 2. to offer for sale or sell at a reduced… …

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