Markup
|mark/up|
🇺🇸
/ˈmɑrkˌʌp/
🇬🇧
/ˈmɑːkʌp/
(markup)
increase or annotate
Etymology
'Markup' originates from English, specifically the word 'mark up,' where 'mark' meant 'to note or indicate' and 'up' implied 'increase or addition.'
'Mark up' transformed into the noun 'markup' in modern English usage, retaining its original meaning of adding to a base amount.
Initially, it meant 'to note or indicate an increase,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an added amount for profit or formatting codes.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit.
The markup on electronics is usually quite high.
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Noun 2
a system of symbols or codes inserted in a text to indicate its structure, formatting, or other features, especially in computing.
HTML is a markup language used to create web pages.
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Last updated: 2025/01/17 10:23