Question 1

What does "mark down" mean?

Accepted Answer

To reduce the price of goods, especially for a sale.

Question 2

How do you use "mark down" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

All winter coats have been marked down by 40% this week.

Question 3

Is "mark down" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"mark down" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. In retail, 'marked down' items are sold at a discount. In academic contexts, students are 'marked down' for errors. The 'write down' sense is slightly older but still current.

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