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discount

noun
dis·​count | \ ˈdi-ËŒskau̇nt How to pronounce discount (audio) \

Definition of discount

 (Entry 1 of 3)

1 : a reduction made from the gross (see gross entry 1 sense 3b) amount or value of something: such as
a(1) : a reduction made from a regular or list price offering customers a ten percent discount buy tickets at a discount
(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 (see discount entry 2)
3 : a deduction taken or allowance made … we may … have to make very heavy discount, or even sometimes to reject our author's conclusions altogether.— G. G. Coulton

discount

verb
dis·​count | \ ˈdi-ËŒskau̇nt How to pronounce discount (audio) , di-ˈskau̇nt How to pronounce discount (audio) \
discounted; discounting; discounts

Definition of discount (Entry 2 of 3)

transitive verb

1a : to make a deduction (see deduction sense 1a) from usually for cash or prompt payment a discounted price
b : to sell or offer for sale at a discount (see discount entry 1 sense 1) discounting last year's model
2 : to lend money on after deducting the discount
3a : to leave out of account or consideration : disregard discount the possibility that the situation may worsen its effect cannot be entirely discounted
b : to minimize the importance of shouldn't discount his contributions
c(1) : to make allowance (see allowance entry 1 sense 5) for bias or exaggeration in discount most of their claims
(2) : to view with doubt discount a rumor
d : to anticipate or take into account (something, such as a future event) in present calculations or planning … mail came chiefly from those organized groups whose opposition had already been discounted … — Time

intransitive verb

: to give or make discounts (see discount entry 1) stores planning to discount after the holidays

discount

adjective
dis·​count | \ ˈdi-ËŒskau̇nt How to pronounce discount (audio) \

Definition of discount (Entry 3 of 3)

1a : selling goods or services for less than their regular or list price : selling goods or services at a discount (see discount entry 1 sense 1a(1)) 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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Verb

discounter \ ˈdi-​ËŒskau̇n-​tÉ™r How to pronounce discounter (audio) , di-​ˈskau̇n-​ \ noun

Examples of discount in a Sentence

Noun

 The store offers a two percent discount when customers pay in cash. a discount of 20% from the original price

Verb

 The vacation plan included a discounted price on our hotel room. Car dealers are heavily discounting last year's unsold models. These threats cannot be entirely discounted.
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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

 This year the best deals on makeup, skin care, and hair are coming, with perks like free face masks, deep site-wide discounts, and more at the ready. — Rachel Jacoby Zoldan, Glamour, "The Best 2019 Labor Day Beauty Sales You Can't Miss," 29 Aug. 2019 The Justice Department said Barr is not receiving a discount, and insisted there were no ethical or legal issues that would prevent him from holding his party at the hotel. — CBS News, "Attorney general to host annual holiday party at Trump's D.C. hotel," 27 Aug. 2019 Sign up now for an early bird discount, and follow Stephanie’s journey here. — Zaina Adamu, Essence, "This Fitness Guru Takes Travelers On International Voyages To Pull Them Out Of Their Comfort Zones," 21 Aug. 2019 Offerings include spa packages, shopping and dining discounts, as well as a bird walk at the Back Bay. — Daily Pilot, "Biz News: New pie shop will ‘Pop’ up in Costa Mesa in September," 21 Aug. 2019 Participating restaurants will offer brunch specials and free food surprises, many merchants will feature discounts, and great live music will be performed all morning. — courant.com, "Community News For The West Hartford Edition," 19 Aug. 2019 The state is also offering frequent user discounts, including a $90 monthly pass for unlimited trips. — John Sharp | [email protected], al, "I-10 project receives final environmental clearance from federal government," 16 Aug. 2019 To qualify for a teacher, faculty, or school staff discount, most stores require a valid teacher ID, email ending with .edu, or both. — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, "The Best Teacher Discounts to Celebrate Back-to-School Season," 15 Aug. 2019 The Fiver Pass offers a $20 discount, providing five shows for $55. — Chris Sims, Indianapolis Star, "Everything you need to know about IndyFringe," 14 Aug. 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

 Outlook: While other MIAA A teams might have bigger names, the Friars can’t be discounted with eight starters back on a senior-heavy roster. — Glenn Graham, baltimoresun.com, "2019 Baltimore-

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