discounts 1 of 2

noun

Definition of discountsnext
plural of discount
as in reductions
something that is or may be subtracted a discount of 20% from the original price

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discounts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of discount
1
as in ignores
to dismiss as of little importance even while acknowledging the primacy of the director, we should not discount the contributions of all the others who worked on the film

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2
as in dismisses
to express scornfully one's low opinion of shouldn't discount their contributions to our fund-raising efforts

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discounts
  1. reductions
  2. ignores
  3. deductions
  4. minimizes
  5. justifies
  6. diminishes
  7. criticizes
  8. explains
Noun
  • Professional fees decreased to $13,900 from $41,032, primarily due to reductions in audit and legal expenses.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The company continues to focus on generating revenue and reducing expenses through cost reductions and operational streamlining.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of reductions
Verb
  • The truck ignores lousy roads, delivering a smooth ride on pavement or dirt.
    Josh Max, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
  • But this narrow view of leadership ignores the quiet strengths that introverts bring to the table.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of ignores
Noun
  • In addition to expanding the number of participating states, Direct File will now cover additional types of income, credits, and deductions.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Taxpayer eligibility to participate in the pilot was limited to taxpayers with certain types of income, credits, and deductions—taxpayers with relatively simple returns.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of deductions
Verb
  • Adopting a hyper-local approach can reduce transportation and packaging costs while facilitating a farm-to-table model that minimizes the use of preservatives.
    Shrikant Dash, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The windows are double-paned, which minimizes noise and energy consumption.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of minimizes
Verb
  • This approach fosters loyalty and justifies the recurring cost, driving long-term customer retention.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The rapid pace of medical advancement further justifies dividing gynecology and obstetrics.
    Dr. Elizabeth Poynor, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of justifies
Verb
  • The absence of live faculty feedback and oversight diminishes the credibility of the student’s achievement.
    Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • This retinol face serum diminishes fine lines and wrinkles while repairing skin tone and texture.
    Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of diminishes
Verb
  • Joe Mathews criticizes politicians for working to shut down homeless camps.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Advertisement The Freedom Party calls for an end to sanctions against Russia and criticizes Western military aid to Ukraine.
    Stephanie Liechtenstein, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of criticizes
Verb
  • Perhaps that explains what has motivated Henson to wear so many hats throughout her career.
    Alanna Bennett, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Partisanship only partly explains the difference.
    Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of explains
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