discount — a deduction from the usual cost of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a deduction from the usual cost of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪskaʊnt/
Korean meaning: 할인, 할인율
Korean pronunciation: **디**스카운트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother thinks senior citizen discounts are her constitutional right.
- The company offers a 15% discount for early payment.
- We shouldn't discount the possibility of rain during the picnic.
discount
NOUN//ˈdɪskaʊnt//
a deduction from the usual cost of something
a deduction from the usual cost of something
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Origin
From French 'escompte' (a deduction or allowance), which derives from Italian 'sconto', ultimately from Latin 'discomputare' meaning 'to deduct from an account' (dis- meaning 'away' + computare meaning 'to count').
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“My grandmother thinks senior citizen discounts are her constitutional right.”
“The company offers a 15% discount for early payment.”
“We shouldn't discount the possibility of rain during the picnic.”
“He bought so many discounted items that his savings account went into debt.”
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