Markup (Noun)
Meaning 1
Detailed stylistic instructions for typesetting something that is to be printed; manual markup is usually written on the copy (e.g. underlining words that are to be set in italics).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The editor carefully reviewed the manuscript and added markup to indicate where the headings and subheadings should be set in bold.
- The designer used a red pen to add markup to the proof, specifying the font sizes and styles for each section.
- The typesetter carefully followed the markup on the copy, making sure to set the titles in italics and the body text in a clear serif font.
- The publisher's style guide included detailed instructions for markup, including symbols for indicating corrections and revisions.
- The proofreader's markup on the galley proof included notes on punctuation, spelling, and formatting errors that needed to be corrected before printing.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
The amount added to the cost to determine the asking price.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The store added a markup of 50% to the wholesale price of the electronics to ensure a healthy profit margin.
- The restaurant's markup on wine was substantial, with some bottles selling for triple their original cost.
- The realtor's commission was a significant markup on the sale price of the house, which was already at the higher end of the market.
- To stay competitive, the company reduced their markup on bulk orders to as low as 10%.
- The artisan's unique crafts were subject to a high markup due to the skills and time required to create each piece by hand.