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Vocabulary Entry
mark-up
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
An increase in the price of goods or services; the amount added to the cost to determine the selling price.
Example Sentences
"The store applied a 20% mark-up on all its merchandise."
"Real estate agents often charge a mark-up on their fees."
"The mark-up on the final product reflected the quality of the materials used."
V
verb
To increase the price of something, often for profit.
Example Sentences
"They decided to mark up the prices after the holiday season."
"You should mark up your prices if the demand for your product increases."
"The retailer plans to mark up the new collection to align with market trends."
A
adjective
Describing a product that has had its price increased.
Example Sentences
"The mark-up price was clearly displayed on the sale signs."
"Consumers often shy away from mark-up items during sales."
"The mark-up costs made the item less appealing to buyers."