mark·down
ˈmärk-ˌdau̇n 
1
: a lowering of price
2
: the amount by which an original selling price is reduced
marked down; marking down; marks down
: to put a lower price on
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Verb
marked down all seasonal goods immediately after the holidays
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
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Noun
First Insight said that together, these capabilities will help Coppel reduce markdowns, improve sell-through and allocate investments more effectively across its retail channels.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Right now, Chico’s is offering major markdowns during its pre-summer sale, with plenty of lightweight blouses that won’t cling when temps reach sticky levels.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Verb
Right now, Amazon’s outlet includes easy cotton dresses for under $20, casual-to-formal shift dresses, and even wedding-ready dresses marked down by as much as 80 percent.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
All of these value sets are marked down, offering you a chance to save hundreds on best-selling luggage.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
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“Markdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/markdown. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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markdown
1 of 2 noun
mark·down
ˈmärk-ˌdau̇n
1
: a lowering of price
2
: the amount by which an original selling price is reduced
mark down
2 of 2 verb(ˈ)märk-ˈdau̇n
: to put a lower price on
marked down all the books for the sale
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