Markup: meaning, definitions and examples
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markup
[ ˈmɑːrkʌp ]
language
A system of symbols and rules used to represent information in a particular way, especially in computing.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The markup language HTML is commonly used for creating websites.
- XML is another popular markup language for structuring data.
business
The difference between the cost of a product or service and its selling price.
Synonyms
margin, profit margin, surcharge
Examples of usage
- The markup on this product is 50%, so the selling price is double the cost price.
business
To increase the price of a product or service in order to make a profit.
Synonyms
add a surcharge, increase the price, raise the price
Examples of usage
- The company decided to markup their new line of products by 20% to increase profitability.
Translations
Translations of the word "markup" in other languages:
🇵🇹 marcação
- marcação
- anotação
🇮🇳 मार्कअप
🇩🇪 Markup
🇮🇩 markup
🇺🇦 розмітка
🇵🇱 znakowanie
🇯🇵 マークアップ
🇫🇷 balisage
🇪🇸 marcación
🇹🇷 işaretleme
🇰🇷 마크업
🇸🇦 ترميز
🇨🇿 označení
🇸🇰 označenie
🇨🇳 标记
🇸🇮 označevanje
🇮🇸 merking
🇰🇿 белгілеу
🇬🇪 მარკირება
🇦🇿 işarələmə
🇲🇽 marcación
Etymology
The term 'markup' originated in the world of printing, referring to the process of adding symbols or annotations to a text. Over time, it evolved to also represent the practice of increasing prices for profit in business. In computing, 'markup' became associated with the use of symbols and tags to structure and format information. Today, 'markup' is widely used across various industries to denote the process of adding value or increasing prices.
See also: mark, markdown, marked, markedly, markers, marking, markings, marks, marksman, marksmanship, remark, unmarked.