Markup: meaning, definitions and examples

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markup

[ ˈmɑːrkʌp ]

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language

A system of symbols and rules used to represent information in a particular way, especially in computing.

Synonyms

code, notation, tagging

Examples of usage

The markup language HTML is commonly used for creating websites.
XML is another popular markup language for structuring data.

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.