Markup

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːrˌkʌp/

Markup (noun)

  1. An extra amount added to the cost of goods or services to make profit.
  2. Symbols or tags used to show how text should look, such as bold, headings, or links.
  3. Marks or comments added to a document to show changes, corrections, or suggestions.

Examples

  • The markup raised the final price for customers.
  • The store kept the markup small to stay competitive.

Markup (verb)

  1. To add an extra amount to the cost of something so you can make profit.

Examples

  • They markup the price to cover shipping and risk.
  • The company marked up the item to add extra cost.