DISCOUNT Meaning and
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Discount is a financial term that refers to a reduction from the original selling price of a product or service. It involves offering a lower price than the usual retail value, which is typically used to attract customers, increase sales volume, or promote a specific product. The discounted amount can be a fixed dollar value or a certain percentage off the original price.
In the business context, discounts can be applied in various ways. For instance, retailers might offer seasonal discounts during holidays or sales events to encourage customer purchases. Wholesale buyers may receive a trade discount as a reward for bulk orders. Additionally, discounts can be used to clear old inventory or to entice first-time customers to try a product or service.
Discounts can also be seen in the financial sector, particularly in investing. For example, when bonds are purchased at a price lower than their face value, the discrepancy is known as a discount. Similarly, stocks might trade at a discounted price during a market downturn or due to poor company performance.
Overall, discounts are an effective tool to attract customers, increase sales, reward loyalty, and stimulate economic activity. They play a crucial role in pricing strategies and can significantly impact consumer behavior and purchase decisions.
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• Something taken off or deducted; an allowance or deduction on the payment of money; the deduction of the interest on a sum lent at the time of lending; the sum so deducted.
• Sometimes dis-, to lend the amount named on a bill or note of exchange, less the interest for the time it has to run, at a certain rate per £100.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of DISCOUNT
The word discount comes from the Old French word descoint or desconter. It originated in the 14th century and was derived from the Latin word discomputare, which means to deduct or subtract.
Idioms with the word DISCOUNT
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fivefinger discount
The idiom "five-finger discount" refers to the act of stealing or shoplifting something without paying for it.
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at a discount
The idiom "at a discount" means to be sold or offered at a lower price than the usual or original price. This phrase is often used in the context of sales, promotions, or financial transactions, indicating that the item or service is available for less than its normal value or cost.
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five-finger discount
The idiom "five-finger discount" refers to stealing or shoplifting. It implies taking something unlawfully without paying for it, typically by concealing an item and leaving a store without a transaction.
Similar spelling words for DISCOUNT
- dissentient,
- DISCONTD,
- dissonate,
- Discrowned,
- Discounted,
- dissenting,
- dissentious,
- descant,
- mrs.descant,
- taskent,
- discommode,
- Disacquaint,
- miscount,
- discontinue,
- DISCOND,
- dicentra,
- Discount-broker,
- discount-store,
- discant,
- Discandy,
- diskant,
- discounter,
- Desiecant,
- disgowned,
- tuscanite,
- desknote,
- DSCONT,
- dichondra,
- dessicant,
- DISCONT,
- desiccant,
- dismount,
- discontent,
- dissent,
- discounts,
- dissenter,
- discandie,
- Discount-day,
- deep-discount,
- duskened,
- DSCBand,
- Discountday.
Conjugate verb Discount
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