to be at a discount
121discount — [ˈdɪsˌkaʊnt] noun [C] I a reduction in the price of something Air Canada are currently offering a 10% discount on selected airfares.[/ex] II verb [T] discount [dɪsˈkaʊnt] 1) to reduce the price of something 2) to decide that something is not… …
122discount — dis•count v. [[t]ˈdɪs kaʊnt, dɪsˈkaʊnt[/t]] n., adj. [[t]ˈdɪs kaʊnt[/t]] v. t. 1) to deduct a certain amount from (a charge, etc.) 2) to offer for sale or sell at a reduced price 3) bus to lend money on (commercial paper) after deducting interest …
123discount broker — /ˈdɪskaʊnt broʊkə/ (say diskownt brohkuh) noun a merchant who cashes bills of exchange at a discount, or lends money at a discount on securities …
124discount house — /ˈdɪskaʊnt ˌhaʊs/ (say diskownt .hows) noun 1. the place of business of a discount broker. 2. Also, discount store. a store selling practically all its merchandise at a price often considerably below the usual or advertised retail price …
125discount — The payment of less than the full amount due on a promissory note or the full quoted price for goods or services. The usual situation leading to a discount is when the holder of a long term promissory note or material goods sells for less than …
126discount rate — noun 1. the rate of interest set by the Federal Reserve that member banks are charged when they borrow money through the Federal Reserve System • Regions: ↑United States, ↑United States of America, ↑America, ↑the States, ↑US, ↑U.S., ↑USA, ↑ …
127discount broker — noun : one who makes a business of discounting commercial paper usually as an agent * * * discount brokerage. 1. an agent who discounts commercial paper. 2. a stockbroker who charges discount commission fees. [1860 65] …
128discount-broker — disˈcount broker noun A person who cashes notes or bills of exchange at a discount • • • Main Entry: ↑discount …
