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noun
- 1. a deduction from the usual cost of something: "rail commuters get a discount on season tickets"
verb
- 1. deduct an amount from (the usual price of something): "a product may carry a price which cannot easily be discounted" Similar Opposite
- 2. regard (a possibility or fact) as being unworthy of consideration because it lacks credibility: "I'd heard rumours, but discounted them" Similar Opposite
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DISCOUNTED definition: 1. cheaper than usual: 2. a discounted investment is sold before its payment date at a price that…. Learn more.
to decide that something or someone is not worth considering or giving attention: You shouldn't discount the possibility of him coming back. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. discount verb (REDUCE) [ T often passive ] to reduce the price of something: discounted goods / rates. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
dis·count. (dĭs′kount′, dĭs-kount′) tr.v. dis·count·ed, dis·count·ing, dis·counts. 1. a. To sell or offer for sale at a reduced price: discounting all merchandise. b. To reduce in quantity or value: discount a price. 2. To deduct or subtract from a cost or price: discounted 30 dollars off the price of the coat. 3. a.
noun. dis· count ˈdi-ˌskau̇nt. Synonyms of discount. 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)
DISCOUNTED meaning: 1. cheaper than usual: 2. a discounted investment is sold before its payment date at a price that…. Learn more.
to loan money on (a negotiable instrument that is not immediately payable) with a deduction for interest determined by risk and time to maturity. noun (ˈdɪskaʊnt ) 7. a deduction from the full amount of a price or debt, as in return for prompt payment or to a special group of customers.
The noun discount refers to an amount or percentage deducted from the normal selling price of something. If you wait until after the holiday, you can often buy goods at a steep discount — just make sure you need all that stuff. The noun discount means a reduction in price of a good or service.
to offer goods or services at a reduced price. noun. the act or an instance of discounting. an amount deducted from the usual list price. any deduction from the nominal value. a payment of interest in advance upon a loan of money. the amount of interest obtained by one who discounts.
Definition of discount verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Verb. Noun. Adjective. Idiom. Filter. verb. discounted, discounting, discounts. To pay or receive the present value of (a bill of exchange, promissory note, etc.), minus a deduction to cover interest for the purchaser. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To lend or sell with discounts. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
