mark down

Slash the cost

Mark down means to reduce a price: The store marked down winter coats by 40%.

The noun markdown is the reduction itself.

Mark down also means to record in writing: Mark down these dates so you don't forget.

In British education, to mark down is to deduct points or give a lower grade: The teacher marked her down for spelling errors.

discount

reduce

Make smaller in degree

  • slashAngled line or swipe
  • lowerReduce or move downward
  • cutSeverance or reduction

decrease · discount · depreciate · cheapen · devalue · sale · clearance · promotional · rebate · price cut

penalize

deduct

Subtract from a total

  • dockMooring structure at water's edge
  • lowerReduce or move downward
  • reduceMake smaller in degree

downgrade · penalize · subtract · diminish · demerit

record

note

Short written record

  • jotBrief, hasty recording
  • writeForm text on surface
  • logSectioned tree trunk

document · register · record · list · catalog · tally · enter · inscribe · pencil in · keep track

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Opposites
price adjustment

mark downmark up

Increase price above cost

jack up · surcharge · hike · inflate · overcharge

written recording

mark downerase

Remove recorded marks

delete · omit · ignore · forget · cross out

evaluation/grading

mark downmark up

Increase price above cost

give credit · bump up · raise · boost · upgrade

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G