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Meaning of the word markup in English

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markup

US /ˈmɑːrk.ʌp/
UK /ˈmɑːk.ʌp/
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Noun

1.

the amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overheads and profit

Example:
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The store applies a 20% markup on all imported items.
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A high markup can deter customers.
Synonym:
profit margin gross profit add-on surcharge premium
2.

a set of tags or codes added to a document to provide information about its structure and formatting, typically for display on a computer screen or for printing

Example:
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HTML is a common markup language used for web pages.
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The document requires extensive markup for proper display.
Synonym:
tagging coding formatting

Verb

to add tags or codes to a document to provide information about its structure and formatting

Example:
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You need to markup the text with the correct HTML tags.
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The editor will markup the manuscript before sending it to the printer.
Synonym:
tag code format
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Related Word:
Hypertext Markup Language