discount

Meanings

• noun

  a price reduction

• noun

  the act of reducing the price of something

• noun

  a reduction in the normal or listed price of something

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪsˈkaʊnt/
   
   
   
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2. /dɪsˈkaʊnt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

surcharge

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Synonyms

rebate , reduction

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with discount
doubt , shout , pout , about

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Variants

List of all variants of discount that leads to same result
discount , discounts , discounted , discounter , discounters , discounting , discount rate , discount rates , bank discount , bank discounts , cash discount , cash discounts , trade discount , trade discounts , at a discount

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Etymology

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From Old French descounter, from dis- 'off' + compter 'count'. Discount originally meant 'deduct' or 'subtract'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'discount' in English was in the 15th century.

2. The largest discount ever offered was a 99.9% discount on a house in Detroit, Michigan, in 2010.

3. Discounts are often expressed as a percentage (e.g., 10% off) or as an amount (e.g., $10 off).

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Related Concepts

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1. sale: A sale is an event during which merchandise is offered for sale at reduced prices.

2. promotion: A promotion is a marketing strategy designed to increase interest in a product or service.

3. markdown: Markdown is a lightweight markup language for creating formatted text.

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Culture

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Discounts have been used in various forms of advertising and marketing to attract customers. They are often associated with sales and promotions. In literature, the concept of discounts can be found in stories and novels that revolve around commerce and business.

How to Memorize "discount"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a store sign that says '50% Off' or a cash register displaying a discounted price.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'discount' with the idea of saving money or getting a good deal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Discounts are Dollars Saved' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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