discount rate
noun
1
: the interest on an annual basis deducted in advance on a loan
2
: the charge levied by a central bank for advances and rediscounts
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When the valuation assumes a low discount rate and optimistic timing, the deal looks stronger; when the valuation reflects higher risk and real‑world uncertainty, the value declines sharply.
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Michelle Grau, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Long-duration risk assets, such as technology growth stocks, could also benefit from lower discount rates.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Look for discount rates for medications through services like GoodRX or Amazon's prescription service.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
The three-year residencies give the companies scheduling advantages, more visibility, a discount rate to perform at the society’s state-of-the-art concert hall and much more.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
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Michelle Grau, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Long-duration risk assets, such as technology growth stocks, could also benefit from lower discount rates.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Look for discount rates for medications through services like GoodRX or Amazon's prescription service.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
The three-year residencies give the companies scheduling advantages, more visibility, a discount rate to perform at the society’s state-of-the-art concert hall and much more.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Discount rate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discount%20rate. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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