marked-up
|marked/up|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈmɑrkt ʌp/
🇬🇧
/ˈmɑːkt ʌp/
(mark up)
price increase
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mark up' originates from the English word 'mark,' which meant 'to set a price' and the preposition 'up,' indicating an increase.
Historical Evolution
'mark' changed from the Old English word 'mearcian' meaning 'to mark or set a boundary,' and eventually became the modern English word 'mark' with the added preposition 'up' to indicate an increase.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to set a price,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to increase the price.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
increased in price or value, often referring to goods or services.
The marked-up prices made the products less affordable.
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Last updated: 2025/01/13 10:01