Discount
(noun)
- A reduction in the price of a product or service.
- A sum or percentage deducted from the normal price of something.
- The act of reducing the price of something.
- A deduction from the usual cost of something.
- The amount by which the price of something is reduced.
Origin:
Early 17th century (as a verb in the sense "make a deduction"): from french décompter, from des- (expressing reversal) + compter "count".
Examples:
- The store offered a discount on the purchase.
- He negotiated a 10% discount.
- The company offered a discount for bulk purchases.
- The ticket had a 50% discount.
- He gave a discount to the loyal customers.