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1discount
noun dis·count \ˈdis-ˌkau̇nt\
: an amount taken off a regular price : a price reduction
Full Definition of DISCOUNT
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: 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 made for interest in advancing money upon or purchasing a bill or note not due
2
: the act or practice of discounting
3
: a deduction taken or allowance made
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First Known Use of DISCOUNT
1622
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Rhymes with DISCOUNT
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verb dis·count \ˈdis-ˌkau̇nt, dis-ˈ\
: to lower the amount of (a bill, price, etc.)
: to lower the price of (a product)
: to think of (something) as having little importance or value
Full Definition of DISCOUNT
transitive verb
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a : to make a deduction from usually for cash or prompt payment <a discounted price> b : to sell or offer for sale at a discount <discounting last year's model>
2
: to lend money on after deducting the discount
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a : to leave out of account : disregard b : to minimize the importance of <shouldn't discount his contributions> c (1) : to make allowance for bias or exaggeration in (2) : to view with doubt <discount a rumor> d : to take into account (as a future event) in present calculations
intransitive verb
: to give or make discounts
— dis·count·er \-ˌkau̇n-tər, -ˈkau̇n-\ noun
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Origin of DISCOUNT
modification of French décompter, from Old French desconter, from Medieval Latin discomputare, from Latin dis- + computare to count — more at count
First Known Use: 1629
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adjective dis·count \ˈdis-ˌkau̇nt\
: selling goods or services at reduced prices
: offered or sold at a reduced price
: cheaper than usual
Full Definition of DISCOUNT
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a : selling goods or services at a discount <discount stores> <a discount broker> <discount airlines> b : offered or sold at a discount <discount tickets>
2
: reflecting a discount <discount prices>
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First Known Use of DISCOUNT
1863
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DISCOUNT Defined for Kids
1discount
noun dis·count \ˈdis-ˌkau̇nt\
Definition of DISCOUNT for Kids
: an amount taken off a regular price
2discount
verb dis·count \ˈdis-ˌkau̇nt, dis-ˈkau̇nt\
dis·count·eddis·count·ing
Definition of DISCOUNT for Kids
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: to lower the amount of a bill, debt, or price
2
: to think of as not important or serious <Don't discount her idea.>
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