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discount

Definition

  • noun: an amount taken off a regular price
  • noun: a reduction made from the gross amount or value of something
  • verb: to lower the amount of (a bill, price, etc.)
  • verb: to make a deduction from usually for cash or prompt payment
  • synonyms: abate, abatement, abjure

Examples

  • We can't 'discount' [='dismiss', 'disregard'] the possibility that the economy will worsen in the near future.

  • We were able to buy our tickets 'at a discount'. [=for less than the usual price]

  • The vacation plan included a 'discounted' price/rate on our hotel room.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Sometimes... Sometimes things just go bad. It's a problem with the graphite, sir. The next will be up to specifications. - At least they gave us a discount. - Quite. In the meantime, sir, may I suggest you try to avoid landing on your head? Why bats, Master Wayne? Bats frighten me. (..)
    2005 Batman Begins