noun
: the interest discounted in advance on a note and computed on the principal of the note
the arithmetical discount on a $1000 note for one year at 5 5 is $47.62
— called also true discount ; compare bank discount
noun
: the interest discounted in advance on a note and computed on the principal of the note
the arithmetical discount on a $1000 note for one year at 5 5 is $47.62
— called also true discount ; compare bank discount
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012