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to discount
01
to ignore or dismiss something, refusing to consider or give attention to it
Transitive: to discount sth
Examples
It 's unfair to discount the opinions of certain team members during decision-making.
The manager chose not to discount the feedback provided by the employee.
02
to lower the price of a product or service, often as part of a promotion or sale
Transitive: to discount a product or service
Examples
The store decided to discount all summer clothes to clear out inventory.
The company decided to discount their services to attract more customers.
Discount
01
the act of reducing the usual price of something
Examples
The store announced a discount on all electronics for the weekend.
They applied a discount to the last season's clothing to make room for new arrivals.
02
the amount of money that is reduced from the usual price of something
Examples
They offered a discount of 20 % on all winter clothing.
The store gave a discount of $ 10 on purchases over $ 50.
03
interest on an annual basis deducted in advance on a loan
Examples
The bank applied a discount on the short-term loan.
Treasury bills are issued at a discount to their face value.
04
a refund of some fraction of the amount paid
Examples
Customers received a discount after returning defective items.
The hotel offered a discount for the overbooked night.
Lexical Tree
discounter
discount
