mark-up

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mahrk uhp]
- /mɑrk ʌp/
- /mɑːk ʌp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahrk uhp]
- /mɑrk ʌp/

Definitions of mark-up word

noun mark-up a visible impression or trace on something, as a line, cut, dent, stain, or bruise: a small mark on his arm. 1
noun mark-up a badge, brand, or other visible sign assumed or imposed: a mark of his noble rank. 1
noun mark-up a symbol used in writing or printing: a punctuation mark. 1
noun mark-up a sign, usually an X or cross, made instead of a signature by someone who does not know how or is unable to write his or her own name. 1
noun mark-up an affixed or impressed device, symbol, inscription, etc., serving to give information, identify, indicate origin or ownership, attest to character or comparative merit, or the like, as a trademark. 1
noun mark-up a sign, token, or indication: to bow as a mark of respect. 1

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Origin of mark-up

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; (noun) Middle English; Old English mearc mark, sign, banner, dividing line, borderland; cognate with German Mark borderland, unit of weight, Old Norse mǫrk forest (orig., borderland), unit of weight, Gothic marka boundary, borderland, Latin margō margin; (v.) Middle English marken, Old English mearcian; cognate with Old Frisian merkia, Old High German marchōn, Old Norse marka to plan

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Parts of speech for Mark-up

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Mark-up

mark-up popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Antonyms for mark-up

noun mark-up

cut rate — a price, fare, or rate below the standard charge.
knockoff — an act or instance of knocking off.
discount — to deduct a certain amount from (a bill, charge, etc.): All bills that are paid promptly will be discounted at two percent.

All 3 Antonyms of mark-up