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Markup
01
the amount added to the price of something to cover overheads and profit
Examples
The boutique applied a 50 % markup to all its clothing items to cover operational costs and ensure a healthy profit margin.
Understanding the right markup is crucial for retailers to balance competitiveness and profitability in a crowded market.
02
detailed instructions, often written on a manuscript, indicating how text should be formatted or printed
Examples
The editor added markup to the manuscript to indicate italics and bold text.
She carefully followed the markup notes before sending the page to print.
