after discount

USAGE SUMMARY

"after discount" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to a discounted price; for example, "The coat is now $50 after discount."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Wiki

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

5 human-written examples

"This means discount after discount!" Chinese newspapers have filled with celebratory column inches in the wake of the 23 June referendum, even as the country's political leaders mourn the potential loss of their most vocal European cheerleader.

The Guardian

A year after discount grocer Lidl barged into the upmarket wine business with a range of premium and vintage bottles designed to pull in more middle class shoppers, it is doing the same with craft beers.

The Guardian - Business

However, the increasing rate of the optimal transmit power in regard to flows 6, 3, and 1 flattens out after discount factor a = 0.6.

EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking

Finally, the airline sector is in the news after discount airline Ryanair made a surprise bid for Irish carrier Aer Lingus.

Forbes

So be careful and always go after discount instead of cheap.

WikiHow

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

53 human-written examples

Income and spending gains would have been meager even after discounting the effects of the storm.

The New York Times

Profits were up slightly from the period last year, when, after discounting one-time gains, the company earned $765 million.

The New York Times

Even after discounting the hefty previews from Bad Neighbours, it opened with double the takings of those previous Rogen comedies.

The Guardian - Film

Still, after discounting pretax charges, Hershey earned more in last year's second quarter, $81.7 million, or 35 cents a share.

The New York Times

For example, "The Quickie," by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge, the top seller yesterday at Sony's ebooks.connect.com, sells for $15.99 after discounts, compared with Amazon's price of $15.39 after its discounts.

The New York Times - Tech

After discounting charges from the $4 billion breakup fee, AT&T's profit was 42 cents a share, down from 55 cents a year earlier; analysts had expected 43 cents.

The New York Times

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When writing about pricing, be clear whether you're referring to the original price, the discount amount, or the price "after discount" to avoid confusion for the reader.

Common error

Avoid using "after discount" when you actually mean the amount of the discount itself. For instance, don't say "The discount is after discount"; instead, specify the discount amount directly.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "after discount" functions as a prepositional phrase, modifying a noun or noun phrase to indicate the resulting price following a reduction. As confirmed by Ludwig, it is grammatically correct and understandable in a pricing context.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

40%

Wiki

20%

Science

20%

Less common in

Formal & Business

20%

Social Media

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The phrase "after discount" is a prepositional phrase used to indicate the final price of an item following a price reduction. Ludwig confirms that it is grammatically correct and understandable. Though not highly frequent in the analyzed examples, the phrase appears in a range of sources, including news, wikis, and scientific publications. While the register is generally neutral, clarity in pricing descriptions is key, and avoiding confusion between the discount amount and the price "after discount" is crucial for effective communication. Alternative phrases like "discounted price" or "price after reduction" may be used for variety or increased clarity.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

post-discount price

Focuses on the price that results from the discount rather than the act of discounting.

price after reduction

Emphasizes the reduced price following a decrease.

net price

Refers to the final price after all deductions, which might include discounts.

discounted price

Highlights that the price has already been subjected to a discount.

price following deduction

Similar to "after reduction" but more formal in tone.

price with discount applied

Highlights the application of the discount to the original price.

reduced cost

Focuses on the final, lower cost as a result of a discount.

final price

Refers to the ultimate price, potentially including discounts or other adjustments.

price after markdown

Similar to "after discount" but emphasizes a specific type of price reduction.

clearance price

Indicates a price reduced for clearance, which is a form of discounting.

FAQs

How do I use "after discount" in a sentence?

Use "after discount" to specify the final price of an item once the discount has been applied. For example, "The total is $20 "after discount"".

What's an alternative to saying "after discount"?

You could use phrases like "discounted price", "net price", or "price after reduction" depending on the context.

Is it correct to say "price after the discount" instead of "after discount"?

Yes, "price after the discount" is a grammatically correct and more explicit alternative to "after discount". Both are acceptable, but the former might be clearer in certain contexts.

What is the difference between "before discount" and "after discount"?

"Before discount" refers to the original price of an item, while "after discount" refers to the final price once the discount has been subtracted from the original price. They represent opposite ends of a pricing adjustment.