der Markup
Translation
markup, surcharge, profit margin, markup language
Examples
Der Händler berechnet einen Markup von 20 Prozent.
The retailer calculates a markup of 20 percent.
HTML ist eine einfache Markup-Sprache.
HTML is a simple markup language.
Grammar Patterns
the markup ((on sth.)) the markup on sth. The markup on this product is high.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Preisaufschlag, Gewinnspanne; Antonyms: Rabatt (discount)
Etymology
From English 'mark' + 'up', literally to mark up a price or to mark up a text with tags.
Memory Tips
Think of 'marking up' the price on a tag for retail, or 'marking up' a document with HTML tags for the web.