markup
|mark/up|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈmɑrkˌʌp/
🇬🇧
/ˈmɑːkʌp/
increase or annotate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'markup' originates from English, specifically the word 'mark up,' where 'mark' meant 'to note' and 'up' indicated 'increase.'
Historical Evolution
'mark up' transformed into the noun 'markup' in modern English usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to increase the price,' but over time it evolved to include 'coding for document structure.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit.
The retailer applied a 20% markup to the wholesale price.
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Noun 2
a set of symbols and codes inserted in a text document to control its structure, formatting, or layout.
HTML is a markup language used to create web pages.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35