discount

noun | \ ˈdis-ˌkau̇nt \ | dis·count

1. a : a reduction made from a regular or list price or a proportionate deduction from a debt account usually made for prompt payment or for payment in cash

   b : a reduction made for interest in advancing money upon or purchasing a note not yet due

   c : a reduction in the price of a bond — see also discount bond at bond 2

   d : the sale of securities that are issued below and redeemed at face value — compare premium 1

transitive verb | \ ˈdis-ˌkau̇nt, dis-ˈkau̇nt \ | dis·count

1. a : to make a deduction from usually for cash or prompt payment

   b : to sell or offer at a lowered price

2. : to lend money on after deducting a discount banks discount negotiable instruments

3. : to take into account (a future event or prospect) in making present calculations

   : to give or make discounts

adjective | \ ˈdis-ˌkau̇nt \ | dis·count

1. a : selling goods or services at a discount a discount broker

   b : offered or sold at a discount discount securities

2. : reflecting a discount the discount price