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DISCOUNT RATE

\dˈɪska͡ʊnt ɹˈe͡ɪt], \dˈɪska‍ʊnt ɹˈe‍ɪt], \d_ˈɪ_s_k_aʊ_n_t ɹ_ˈeɪ_t]\

Definitions of DISCOUNT RATE

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interest on an annual basis deducted in advance on a loan
the rate of interest set by the Federal Reserve that member banks are charged when they borrow money through the Federal Reserve System

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

interest on an annual basis deducted in advance on a loan
(United States) the rate of interest set by the Federal Reserve that member banks are charged when they borrow money through the Federal Reserve System

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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