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markup

The correct spelling is markup.

How to pronounce markup

/ˈmɑː(ɹ)k.ʌp/
noun

IPA: /ˈmɑː(ɹ)k.ʌp/

Say it like: Mar-kup

The correct spelling is markup. The notation that is used to indicate the meaning of the elements in an electronic document, or to dictate how text should be displayed. For example: "You don’t make much money selling gas because the markup is so low."

Usage Examples

You don’t make much money selling gas because the markup is so low.

There will be a markup on those products next week; better buy them now.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The notation that is used to indicate the meaning of the elements in an electronic document, or to dictate how text should be displayed.
  2. 2.The percentage or amount by which a seller hikes up his buy-in price when determining his selling price.
  3. 3.An increase in price.

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