I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: mark up
1. : a raise in the price of an article
extensive markups
2. : an amount added to the cost to determine the selling price ; specifically : the gross profit to cover overhead expenses and provide net profit usually expressed as a percentage of the selling price
II. noun
: the putting of a bill into final form by a United States congressional committee ; also : the session at which this is done